Harriet Whitson died Wednesday night at age 82 of a stroke sustained eight days ago. She was a native of this community. She was born Feb. 27, 1871 (*Note: Cemetery records say birth year is 1872.) in Butler County, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Coates, and was married to Albert Whitson, who preceded her in death in 1892.

Son George and five daughters: Pearl Marsh, Iva Vieths, Elsie Laughery, Mrs. Arthur Hunt and Nina remain, as well as a brother, Clark Coates of Janesville and a sister, Emma Hillock of Minneapolis.

The Nashua Reporter (Nashua, Iowa); 06 Jan 1955, Thu. Page 6
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1880 United States Federal Census
Home in 1880: Buffalo, Jewell, Kansas, USA
Household Members:
G. W. Coates 39 (Head) (farmer) and Amanda Coates 35 Wife
Charlotte J. Coates 10 Daughter
Hariet A. Coates 8 Daughter
Lucy J. Coates 6 Daughter
Sarah A. Coates 2 Daughter

1900 United States Federal Census
Birth Date: Jun 1867 in Iowa
Home in 1900: Riverton, Floyd, Iowa
Marital Status: Married to Albert P Whitson
Marriage Year: 1893; Years Married: 7
Number of Children: 5; all 5 living
Can Read: Yes; Can Write: Yes; Can Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Albert P Whitson 33 Head (farmer) and Harriet B Whitson 28 Wife
George A Whitson 6 Son
Pearl A Whitson 7 Daughter
Ida B Whitson 3 Daughter
Bessie L Whitson 2 Daughter
Elsie M Whitson 1/12 Daughter

1910 United States Federal Census
Home in 1910: Washington, Bremer, Iowa, USA
Years Married: 18
Number of Children Born: 10; Number Living: 9
Household Members:
Albert P Whitson 49 Head and Harriet Whitson 38 Wife
George A Whitson 16 Son
Pearl Whitson 14 Daughter
Ida B Whitson 13 Daughter
Leona Whitson 12 Daughter
Elsa Whitson 10 Daughter
Mary Whitson 7 Daughter
Ethel Whitson 5 Daughter
Nina Whitson 3 Daughter
Myrtle Whitson 0 Daughter