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John Gabriel RAKES

Hart ( Bentonville) Cemetery
Benton County,
Arkansas

John
December 30, 1852 - August 17, 1929

*Obituary
Benton County Record & Democrat & Sun
Thursday, September 19, 1929

RAKES, John Gabriel - John Gabriel Rakes was born near Danville in Patrick County, Virginia Dec. 30, 1852. He moved with his parents when a youth to Dickerson County, Virginia where he grew to manhood. He was married to Jane Davis of Dickerson County in March 1876. To this union were born ten children: Mrs. S.H. Senter, Ajlune{Algona?}, Wash.; Mrs. E.J. Asher of Chehalis, Wash.; L.W. Rakes of Moore, Oregon; A.E. Rakes and Mrs. D.C. Rakes of Bentonville. His widow also survives him. Mr. Rakes resided in Dickerson County, Virginia until December 1910 when with his family he moved to Bentonville on the farm where he lived the remaining years of his life. He was a constant sufferer for many years but bore his suffering patiently. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church which he joined some 30 years ago. He departed this life Aug. 17, 1929 at the age of 76 years, six months and 18 days and was laid to rest in the Hart Cemetery the following day. Elder O.E. Coones preached the funeral sermon.

Jane
December 24, 1857 - Unknown

Contributed on 5/19/17 by judyfrog
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Submitted: 5/19/17 • Approved: 5/24/17 • Last Updated: 5/27/17 • R1185598-G1185598-S3

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