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Maj Abraham Van Vorhes

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Maj Abraham Van Vorhes

Birth
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24 Jan 1879 (aged 85)
Burial
Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota, USA Add to Map
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Block 01, Lot 14
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Major Abraham Van Vorhes was the Washington County surveyor in 1853-56, 1859, and 1862-1873. He was a charter member and trustee of the Fairview Cemetery Association, founded in 1867. The original plat of the cemetery was created by Van Vorhes in 1868.
Major Abraham Van Vorhes was the Washington County surveyor in 1853-56, 1859, and 1862-1873. He was a charter member and trustee of the Fairview Cemetery Association, founded in 1867. The original plat of the cemetery was created by Van Vorhes in 1868.

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The original marble marker deteriorated and was removed in 1966. No visible markers remain on the site.

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  • Created by: PPR
  • Added: Oct 15, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60131641/abraham-van_vorhes: accessed ), memorial page for Maj Abraham Van Vorhes (2 Dec 1793–24 Jan 1879), Find a Grave Memorial ID 60131641, citing Fairview Cemetery, Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by PPR (contributor 47262153).