Smartsville in Yuba County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Edward James McGanney
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011
1. Edward James McGanney Marker
Killed in action in the
Argonne, France
Oct. 5th, 1918
He died that others
might live
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 39° 12.436′ N, 121° 17.834′ W. Marker is in Smartsville, California, in Yuba County. Marker can be reached from Smartville Road, on the right when traveling west. Monument is located on the grounds of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8444 Smartville Road, Smartsville CA 95977, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Church of the Immaculate Conception (within shouting distance of this marker); Smartville / Smartsville (within shouting distance of this marker); Smartsville Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Sucker Flat (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mooney Flat Hotel (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Yuba River Bridge at Parks Bar (approx. 2.1 miles away); Anthony House and Ranch (approx. 4.7 miles away); Jacob Van Blaren (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smartsville.
Additional commentary.
1. Edward J. McGanney
"Edward James McGanney, born in Marysville, October 31, 1891; died October 5, 1918, near Montfaucon, France. The story of Edward James McGanney is the story of a young life given in splendid patriotism. When America demanded
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He was one of the first contingent of selective service men to leave Yuba County. While in training – first at Camp Lewis and then at Camp Kearney – he was asked to remain on this side to instruct recruits, but he elected to go with his comrades over seas to France. He was assigned to the Supply Company of the 30th Infantry of the 3rd Division. He took part in the Meuse-Argonne battles, the decisive engagements of the World War. It was while on a mission fraught with dangers to him known, that he fell at Montfaucon. He was buried where he fell."
Source: “History of Yuba and Sutter Counties California”, Historical Record Company, Los Angeles, 1924.
http://www.yubaroots.com/military/vets-wwi-1.htm
— Submitted February 1, 2011.
Additional keywords. Edward James McGanney
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 7, 2011
2. Edward James McGanney Marker is at the Base of This Tree
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011
3. Edward James McGanney Monument
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 7, 2011
4. McGanney
This monument is located at the family plot at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery (aka Smartsville Catholic Cemetery) on McGanney Road. This McGanney family monument attests to the importance of this early prominent Smartsville family.
Edward James McGanney
1891 - 1918
killed in action. Argonne, France
October 5, 1918
He died that nations might be free
1891 - 1918
killed in action. Argonne, France
October 5, 1918
He died that nations might be free
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 7, 2011
5. Front of the Monument
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 7, 2011
6. Close-Up of the Top of the Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,063 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 24, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on February 7, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 24, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 7, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
