The Quincy Daily Journal, Saturday, August 12, 1911; page 5.
WHITNEY WAS
WELL KNOWN
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
WHO DIED LAST SUNDAY
WAS PROMINENT FARMER
-- WITH SHERMAN
IN GEORGIA.
The following obituary was sent to The Journal regarding Joseph F. Whitney, a prominent farmer, who died last Sunday:
"Death, that grim destroyer, has again invaded our ranks, and claimed as a victim Joseph F. Whitney. He was born in Barry county, Michigan, 23 January 1844 and died 6 August 1911, aged 67 years, 6 months, and 14 days.
In the Civil War, he was among the first to answer the call of his country, and served three years, after which he re-enlisted, and served until August of 1865. He was twice wounded: first at Atlanta and again at Evansboro North Carolina while with Sherman on the March to the Sea.
Here on 5 March 1865 he suffered the loss of a lower limb, which necessitated his removal to David's Island, New York, where he was discharged the following August. This limb was amputated above the knee, and he has ever carried the remainder as a memento of the tragic and terrible times that tried men's souls.
He was first married to Miss Betsey Cheney in 1865, and to them were born three daughters, two of whom are yet living: Mrs. Josephine George of Richfield Illinois and Mrs. Jennie Piper of Chicago. The other child died in infancy.
His second marriage was to Miss Lucinda George in 1876, and to this union were born four sons and one daughter, as follows: Joseph F. Whitney of Burton Illinois; William J. Whitney of Richfield Illinois; John D. Whitney of Hull Illinois; George B. Whitney of Stockton California; and Viola of San Luis Obispo California. He is also survived by one brother: C. H. Whitney of Liberty Illinois.
Besides these, he leaves several grandchildren, a number of other relatives, and a host of friends who will deeply mourn the loss of a kind husband, an indulgent father, and a hospitable friend and neighbor.
As death is the end of all earthly beings, and everything is taken from out our hands, we can only offer our sympathy in this sad hour of trial."
WHITNEY WAS
WELL KNOWN
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
WHO DIED LAST SUNDAY
WAS PROMINENT FARMER
-- WITH SHERMAN
IN GEORGIA.
The following obituary was sent to The Journal regarding Joseph F. Whitney, a prominent farmer, who died last Sunday:
"Death, that grim destroyer, has again invaded our ranks, and claimed as a victim Joseph F. Whitney. He was born in Barry county, Michigan, 23 January 1844 and died 6 August 1911, aged 67 years, 6 months, and 14 days.
In the Civil War, he was among the first to answer the call of his country, and served three years, after which he re-enlisted, and served until August of 1865. He was twice wounded: first at Atlanta and again at Evansboro North Carolina while with Sherman on the March to the Sea.
Here on 5 March 1865 he suffered the loss of a lower limb, which necessitated his removal to David's Island, New York, where he was discharged the following August. This limb was amputated above the knee, and he has ever carried the remainder as a memento of the tragic and terrible times that tried men's souls.
He was first married to Miss Betsey Cheney in 1865, and to them were born three daughters, two of whom are yet living: Mrs. Josephine George of Richfield Illinois and Mrs. Jennie Piper of Chicago. The other child died in infancy.
His second marriage was to Miss Lucinda George in 1876, and to this union were born four sons and one daughter, as follows: Joseph F. Whitney of Burton Illinois; William J. Whitney of Richfield Illinois; John D. Whitney of Hull Illinois; George B. Whitney of Stockton California; and Viola of San Luis Obispo California. He is also survived by one brother: C. H. Whitney of Liberty Illinois.
Besides these, he leaves several grandchildren, a number of other relatives, and a host of friends who will deeply mourn the loss of a kind husband, an indulgent father, and a hospitable friend and neighbor.
As death is the end of all earthly beings, and everything is taken from out our hands, we can only offer our sympathy in this sad hour of trial."
The Quincy Daily Journal, Saturday, August 12, 1911; page 5.
WHITNEY WAS
WELL KNOWN
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
WHO DIED LAST SUNDAY
WAS PROMINENT FARMER
-- WITH SHERMAN
IN GEORGIA.
The following obituary was sent to The Journal regarding Joseph F. Whitney, a prominent farmer, who died last Sunday:
"Death, that grim destroyer, has again invaded our ranks, and claimed as a victim Joseph F. Whitney. He was born in Barry county, Michigan, 23 January 1844 and died 6 August 1911, aged 67 years, 6 months, and 14 days.
In the Civil War, he was among the first to answer the call of his country, and served three years, after which he re-enlisted, and served until August of 1865. He was twice wounded: first at Atlanta and again at Evansboro North Carolina while with Sherman on the March to the Sea.
Here on 5 March 1865 he suffered the loss of a lower limb, which necessitated his removal to David's Island, New York, where he was discharged the following August. This limb was amputated above the knee, and he has ever carried the remainder as a memento of the tragic and terrible times that tried men's souls.
He was first married to Miss Betsey Cheney in 1865, and to them were born three daughters, two of whom are yet living: Mrs. Josephine George of Richfield Illinois and Mrs. Jennie Piper of Chicago. The other child died in infancy.
His second marriage was to Miss Lucinda George in 1876, and to this union were born four sons and one daughter, as follows: Joseph F. Whitney of Burton Illinois; William J. Whitney of Richfield Illinois; John D. Whitney of Hull Illinois; George B. Whitney of Stockton California; and Viola of San Luis Obispo California. He is also survived by one brother: C. H. Whitney of Liberty Illinois.
Besides these, he leaves several grandchildren, a number of other relatives, and a host of friends who will deeply mourn the loss of a kind husband, an indulgent father, and a hospitable friend and neighbor.
As death is the end of all earthly beings, and everything is taken from out our hands, we can only offer our sympathy in this sad hour of trial."
WHITNEY WAS
WELL KNOWN
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
WHO DIED LAST SUNDAY
WAS PROMINENT FARMER
-- WITH SHERMAN
IN GEORGIA.
The following obituary was sent to The Journal regarding Joseph F. Whitney, a prominent farmer, who died last Sunday:
"Death, that grim destroyer, has again invaded our ranks, and claimed as a victim Joseph F. Whitney. He was born in Barry county, Michigan, 23 January 1844 and died 6 August 1911, aged 67 years, 6 months, and 14 days.
In the Civil War, he was among the first to answer the call of his country, and served three years, after which he re-enlisted, and served until August of 1865. He was twice wounded: first at Atlanta and again at Evansboro North Carolina while with Sherman on the March to the Sea.
Here on 5 March 1865 he suffered the loss of a lower limb, which necessitated his removal to David's Island, New York, where he was discharged the following August. This limb was amputated above the knee, and he has ever carried the remainder as a memento of the tragic and terrible times that tried men's souls.
He was first married to Miss Betsey Cheney in 1865, and to them were born three daughters, two of whom are yet living: Mrs. Josephine George of Richfield Illinois and Mrs. Jennie Piper of Chicago. The other child died in infancy.
His second marriage was to Miss Lucinda George in 1876, and to this union were born four sons and one daughter, as follows: Joseph F. Whitney of Burton Illinois; William J. Whitney of Richfield Illinois; John D. Whitney of Hull Illinois; George B. Whitney of Stockton California; and Viola of San Luis Obispo California. He is also survived by one brother: C. H. Whitney of Liberty Illinois.
Besides these, he leaves several grandchildren, a number of other relatives, and a host of friends who will deeply mourn the loss of a kind husband, an indulgent father, and a hospitable friend and neighbor.
As death is the end of all earthly beings, and everything is taken from out our hands, we can only offer our sympathy in this sad hour of trial."
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