© Photographed April 23, 2017
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
43.064250, -89.431006
CORDELIA PERRINE CHESTER
Wife of
Rev. A. T. Chester, D.O.
of Buffalo, N.Y. -- formerly wife of
GOVERNOR HARVEY,
after whose death she ministered
untiringly to soldiers in Camp
Hospital and on battle-field. Also
conceived and assisted in founding
Harvey Hospital in Madison, the first
northern hospital for soldiers
during the Civil War.
Dec. 7, 1824 - Feb. 27, 1895.
Cordelia Perrine (Harvey) Chester is buried in Lot 2 (see map below) of Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53705.
Wikipedia: Cordelia Harvey
See also, [Governor] Louis Powell Harvey Burial Site, also at this location.
See also these related markers:
Wikipedia: Cordelia Harvey
See also, [Governor] Louis Powell Harvey Burial Site, also at this location.
See also these related markers:
Cordelia A. P. Harvey; Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.
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Cordelia Harvey is nonetheless a interesting, heartbreaking, inspiring read.
Click here to learn more / order a copy.
Cordelia's headstone is on the right.
Cordelia Harvey is buried in Section 2 of the cemetery.
Cordelia Perrine (Harvey) Chester is buried at
Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison, Wisconsin.
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