Son of William and Rebecca (Woolen) Whitten.
Obituary, The Huntingburg Argus, September 29, 1922: "One of the best known pioneer citizens of this part of the state passed away at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning after a three weeks' illness as a result of a paralytic stroke, rendering his entire right side paralyzed.
Deceased was born in Spencer county January 21 1838, living to be 84 years, 8 months and 3 days of age at the close of his earthly career. He was married twice. His first marriage was to Miss Amanda West of Warrick county, who preceded him in death about four years later, leaving their only child, now Mrs. Henry Kemper of Dale. Several years later, Sept. 15, 1870, he was married to Miss Sarah Minerva Monroe of Warrick county. Eleven children were born to this union, of whom eight survive him, and look back to their mother's death some years ago. They are William Whitten of Warrensburg, Ill., Mrs. Wiliam F. Heilman and Mrs William Smith of Dale, Ind., Lewis Whitten of Mt.. Carmel, Ill., Mrs James Whitten of Louisville, Ky., Otterbein Whitten of Evansville, Ind., Mrs. Maud Kemper of Holland, Ind., and Elijah Whitten, jr., of this city, with whom he made his home the past several years. Besides these he leaves 41 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
He was a farmer by calling, living practically all his life time in Dubois county, where he enjoyed an extensive acquaintance.
He served his country during the Civil War, in which he enlisted as a private under Capt. M. Fisher, in the 10th Regiment of Indiana Cavalry Volunteers, Dec. 18, 1863 and was given an honorable discharge Aug. 31, 1865.
His funeral took place Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of Shively Post, G.A.R., of this city. After brief services at the late residence his remains were taken to Mt. Vernon cemetery near Dale, when after interment, Rev. Ivy of the United Brethren church of Dale conducted the services."
Obituary, The Huntingburg Argus, September 29, 1922: "One of the best known pioneer citizens of this part of the state passed away at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning after a three weeks' illness as a result of a paralytic stroke, rendering his entire right side paralyzed.
Deceased was born in Spencer county January 21 1838, living to be 84 years, 8 months and 3 days of age at the close of his earthly career. He was married twice. His first marriage was to Miss Amanda West of Warrick county, who preceded him in death about four years later, leaving their only child, now Mrs. Henry Kemper of Dale. Several years later, Sept. 15, 1870, he was married to Miss Sarah Minerva Monroe of Warrick county. Eleven children were born to this union, of whom eight survive him, and look back to their mother's death some years ago. They are William Whitten of Warrensburg, Ill., Mrs. Wiliam F. Heilman and Mrs William Smith of Dale, Ind., Lewis Whitten of Mt.. Carmel, Ill., Mrs James Whitten of Louisville, Ky., Otterbein Whitten of Evansville, Ind., Mrs. Maud Kemper of Holland, Ind., and Elijah Whitten, jr., of this city, with whom he made his home the past several years. Besides these he leaves 41 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
He was a farmer by calling, living practically all his life time in Dubois county, where he enjoyed an extensive acquaintance.
He served his country during the Civil War, in which he enlisted as a private under Capt. M. Fisher, in the 10th Regiment of Indiana Cavalry Volunteers, Dec. 18, 1863 and was given an honorable discharge Aug. 31, 1865.
His funeral took place Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of Shively Post, G.A.R., of this city. After brief services at the late residence his remains were taken to Mt. Vernon cemetery near Dale, when after interment, Rev. Ivy of the United Brethren church of Dale conducted the services."
Son of William and Rebecca (Woolen) Whitten.
Obituary, The Huntingburg Argus, September 29, 1922: "One of the best known pioneer citizens of this part of the state passed away at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning after a three weeks' illness as a result of a paralytic stroke, rendering his entire right side paralyzed.
Deceased was born in Spencer county January 21 1838, living to be 84 years, 8 months and 3 days of age at the close of his earthly career. He was married twice. His first marriage was to Miss Amanda West of Warrick county, who preceded him in death about four years later, leaving their only child, now Mrs. Henry Kemper of Dale. Several years later, Sept. 15, 1870, he was married to Miss Sarah Minerva Monroe of Warrick county. Eleven children were born to this union, of whom eight survive him, and look back to their mother's death some years ago. They are William Whitten of Warrensburg, Ill., Mrs. Wiliam F. Heilman and Mrs William Smith of Dale, Ind., Lewis Whitten of Mt.. Carmel, Ill., Mrs James Whitten of Louisville, Ky., Otterbein Whitten of Evansville, Ind., Mrs. Maud Kemper of Holland, Ind., and Elijah Whitten, jr., of this city, with whom he made his home the past several years. Besides these he leaves 41 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
He was a farmer by calling, living practically all his life time in Dubois county, where he enjoyed an extensive acquaintance.
He served his country during the Civil War, in which he enlisted as a private under Capt. M. Fisher, in the 10th Regiment of Indiana Cavalry Volunteers, Dec. 18, 1863 and was given an honorable discharge Aug. 31, 1865.
His funeral took place Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of Shively Post, G.A.R., of this city. After brief services at the late residence his remains were taken to Mt. Vernon cemetery near Dale, when after interment, Rev. Ivy of the United Brethren church of Dale conducted the services."
Obituary, The Huntingburg Argus, September 29, 1922: "One of the best known pioneer citizens of this part of the state passed away at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning after a three weeks' illness as a result of a paralytic stroke, rendering his entire right side paralyzed.
Deceased was born in Spencer county January 21 1838, living to be 84 years, 8 months and 3 days of age at the close of his earthly career. He was married twice. His first marriage was to Miss Amanda West of Warrick county, who preceded him in death about four years later, leaving their only child, now Mrs. Henry Kemper of Dale. Several years later, Sept. 15, 1870, he was married to Miss Sarah Minerva Monroe of Warrick county. Eleven children were born to this union, of whom eight survive him, and look back to their mother's death some years ago. They are William Whitten of Warrensburg, Ill., Mrs. Wiliam F. Heilman and Mrs William Smith of Dale, Ind., Lewis Whitten of Mt.. Carmel, Ill., Mrs James Whitten of Louisville, Ky., Otterbein Whitten of Evansville, Ind., Mrs. Maud Kemper of Holland, Ind., and Elijah Whitten, jr., of this city, with whom he made his home the past several years. Besides these he leaves 41 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
He was a farmer by calling, living practically all his life time in Dubois county, where he enjoyed an extensive acquaintance.
He served his country during the Civil War, in which he enlisted as a private under Capt. M. Fisher, in the 10th Regiment of Indiana Cavalry Volunteers, Dec. 18, 1863 and was given an honorable discharge Aug. 31, 1865.
His funeral took place Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of Shively Post, G.A.R., of this city. After brief services at the late residence his remains were taken to Mt. Vernon cemetery near Dale, when after interment, Rev. Ivy of the United Brethren church of Dale conducted the services."
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