ALEXANDER R. WHITESIDE, stationery, books, wall paper and notions, Medina; is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born on a farm in Chester Co Feb. 28, I818, and soon after, his parents moved to Jefferson Co Ohio, where they farmed for twelve years. In 1830, they moved to Guilford Township, Medina Co, Ohio; making the trip by team in five days. They bought 73 acres near Seville and occupied same. In 1838, our subject apprenticed to the carpenter and joiner's trade, and served two years; he then worked about one year at his trade. When he entered the Western Reserve College at Hudson, and remained there for three years, after which he read medicine with Dr. Witter, of Seville, for two years. He then concluded to discontinue his study of medicine, and began working at his trade. In 1851, he and his brother, James, engaged in the cabinet business, and later, Mr. David Johnson became a member of the firm, Whiteside & Johnson. Dec. 24, 1859, Mr. Whiteside met with an accident in his mill from which he lost his arm. In the fall of 1862, he was elected Auditor, and served two terms. Upon his election, he moved to Medina, where he has since lived. June 24, 1845, he married Mrs. Marks, formerly Miss Mary McCurdy; she was born in Pennsylvania. They had two children, viz.; Thomas A., now clerking in his father's store, and Mary E., now Rev. Mrs. Kerr, living in Logan Co Ohio. Mrs. Whiteside had three children by her former marriage, of whom but one is living — Samuel J. Marks, living in Doylestown, Ohio; of the two deceased, William I. Marks served in the 8th O. V. I. until his death at the battle of Antietam. Mr. Whiteside's parents, Thomas and Mrs. Ann Russell (Neil) Whiteside, were natives of Chester Co Penn.; they died in Seville in March, 1864; of their eight children, but two are living — A. R. and William; the latter lives in Wabash, Ind. Mrs. Thomas Whiteside had one child by her former marriage — Jane Neil. ["History of Medina County & Ohio" Illus. Chicago: Baskin & Battey Historical Publishers, 1881; Part III, Biographical Sketches : Medina Township, p704].
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Alexander Russell Whiteside died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ella Kerr, of Piqua Ohio, on Tuesday, November 21, 1893, aged 75 years eight months and 23 days. For many years Mr. Whiteside was one of the prominent and leading citizens of Medina County, being active in its public and business affairs, and as a friend and neighbor he was held in the highest esteem in the places where he at different times resided. Deceased was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, on February 28, 1817, and when quite young, moved with his father's family to Jefferson County, Ohio, where they lived until he was about 10 years of age, then they removed to Seville, where his boyhood and early manhood passed. He acquired an education which fitted him to become a teacher, and as such he is remembered by many in this vicinity. He also followed the Carpenters trade for some years, and later was associated with others as furniture manufacturers and dealers. It was while engaged in this business that the sad accident occurred which caused the loss of his right arm. But his courage never forsook him. Faithfully nursed and encouraged by his brave wife, he determined to compel even their great loss, to become an aide to a more perfect manhood. His erect and dignified bearing, to gather with excellent moral qualities that endeared him to his friends and made his home a place where true hospitality was more cordially offered and enjoyed. He was for many years leader of the choir in the Presbyterian Church of Seville and in later years recalled those services to mind with great pleasure.
In the autumn of 1843, Mr. Whiteside was called to Steubenville to act as best man at the marriage of his friend William Ross. The lady attend aunt was Mrs. Mary Marks, a charming young widow, and the result of this apparently accidental acquaintance was another wedding, which took place in Seville the following spring and proved a most happy event.
In February, 1863, having been elected to the office of county auditor he removed with his family to Medina where, after his term of office expired, he engaged in mercantile trade and remained an honored citizen.
In February, 1893, he was stricken with paralysis, the effects of which he partially recovered but suffered a second stroke about a year later, and since then gradually failed in strength until the final attack, which resulted in his death.
The remains accompanied by his only son, Thomas R. Whiteside of Cleveland, his son-in-law, Rev. Joseph R. Kerr Piqua, and Mrs. Carrie Marks of Medina were taken to Seville, where the funeral services were held on Thursday, November 23. A large number of friends and relatives met them on their arrival and accompanied them to the Presbyterian Church, where congregation composed largely of citizens who had formerly been associated with Mr. Whiteside in business and social circles, awaited them. Brief funeral services were conducted by the pastor Rev. Sheeley, and an opportunity given to look once more upon the face of the departed, after which he was laid to rest beside his wife And Mound Hill Cemetery. [Medina County Gazette, 7 Dec 1893].
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Alexander Russell Whiteside died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ella Kerr, of Piqua Ohio, on Tuesday, November 21, 1893, aged 75 years eight months and 23 days. For many years Mr. Whiteside was one of the prominent and leading citizens of Medina County, being active in its public and business affairs, and as a friend and neighbor he was held in the highest esteem in the places where he at different times resided. Deceased was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, on February 28, 1817, and when quite young, moved with his father's family to Jefferson County, Ohio, where they lived until he was about 10 years of age, then they removed to Seville, where his boyhood and early manhood passed. He acquired an education which fitted him to become a teacher, and as such he is remembered by many in this vicinity. He also followed the Carpenters trade for some years, and later was associated with others as furniture manufacturers and dealers. It was while engaged in this business that the sad accident occurred which caused the loss of his right arm. But his courage never forsook him. Faithfully nursed and encouraged by his brave wife, he determined to compel even their great loss, to become an aide to a more perfect manhood. His erect and dignified bearing, to gather with excellent moral qualities that endeared him to his friends and made his home a place where true hospitality was more cordially offered and enjoyed. He was for many years leader of the choir in the Presbyterian Church of Seville and in later years recalled those services to mind with great pleasure.
In the autumn of 1843, Mr. Whiteside was called to Steubenville to act as best man at the marriage of his friend William Ross. The lady attend aunt was Mrs. Mary Marks, a charming young widow, and the result of this apparently accidental acquaintance was another wedding, which took place in Seville the following spring and proved a most happy event.
In February, 1863, having been elected to the office of county auditor he removed with his family to Medina where, after his term of office expired, he engaged in mercantile trade and remained an honored citizen.
In February, 1893, he was stricken with paralysis, the effects of which he partially recovered but suffered a second stroke about a year later, and since then gradually failed in strength until the final attack, which resulted in his death.
The remains accompanied by his only son, Thomas R. Whiteside of Cleveland, his son-in-law, Rev. Joseph R. Kerr Piqua, and Mrs. Carrie Marks of Medina were taken to Seville, where the funeral services were held on Thursday, November 23. A large number of friends and relatives met them on their arrival and accompanied them to the Presbyterian Church, where congregation composed largely of citizens who had formerly been associated with Mr. Whiteside in business and social circles, awaited them. Brief funeral services were conducted by the pastor Rev. Sheeley, and an opportunity given to look once more upon the face of the departed, after which he was laid to rest beside his wife And Mound Hill Cemetery. [Medina County Gazette, 7 Dec 1893].
ALEXANDER R. WHITESIDE, stationery, books, wall paper and notions, Medina; is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born on a farm in Chester Co Feb. 28, I818, and soon after, his parents moved to Jefferson Co Ohio, where they farmed for twelve years. In 1830, they moved to Guilford Township, Medina Co, Ohio; making the trip by team in five days. They bought 73 acres near Seville and occupied same. In 1838, our subject apprenticed to the carpenter and joiner's trade, and served two years; he then worked about one year at his trade. When he entered the Western Reserve College at Hudson, and remained there for three years, after which he read medicine with Dr. Witter, of Seville, for two years. He then concluded to discontinue his study of medicine, and began working at his trade. In 1851, he and his brother, James, engaged in the cabinet business, and later, Mr. David Johnson became a member of the firm, Whiteside & Johnson. Dec. 24, 1859, Mr. Whiteside met with an accident in his mill from which he lost his arm. In the fall of 1862, he was elected Auditor, and served two terms. Upon his election, he moved to Medina, where he has since lived. June 24, 1845, he married Mrs. Marks, formerly Miss Mary McCurdy; she was born in Pennsylvania. They had two children, viz.; Thomas A., now clerking in his father's store, and Mary E., now Rev. Mrs. Kerr, living in Logan Co Ohio. Mrs. Whiteside had three children by her former marriage, of whom but one is living — Samuel J. Marks, living in Doylestown, Ohio; of the two deceased, William I. Marks served in the 8th O. V. I. until his death at the battle of Antietam. Mr. Whiteside's parents, Thomas and Mrs. Ann Russell (Neil) Whiteside, were natives of Chester Co Penn.; they died in Seville in March, 1864; of their eight children, but two are living — A. R. and William; the latter lives in Wabash, Ind. Mrs. Thomas Whiteside had one child by her former marriage — Jane Neil. ["History of Medina County & Ohio" Illus. Chicago: Baskin & Battey Historical Publishers, 1881; Part III, Biographical Sketches : Medina Township, p704].
Obituary
Alexander Russell Whiteside died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ella Kerr, of Piqua Ohio, on Tuesday, November 21, 1893, aged 75 years eight months and 23 days. For many years Mr. Whiteside was one of the prominent and leading citizens of Medina County, being active in its public and business affairs, and as a friend and neighbor he was held in the highest esteem in the places where he at different times resided. Deceased was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, on February 28, 1817, and when quite young, moved with his father's family to Jefferson County, Ohio, where they lived until he was about 10 years of age, then they removed to Seville, where his boyhood and early manhood passed. He acquired an education which fitted him to become a teacher, and as such he is remembered by many in this vicinity. He also followed the Carpenters trade for some years, and later was associated with others as furniture manufacturers and dealers. It was while engaged in this business that the sad accident occurred which caused the loss of his right arm. But his courage never forsook him. Faithfully nursed and encouraged by his brave wife, he determined to compel even their great loss, to become an aide to a more perfect manhood. His erect and dignified bearing, to gather with excellent moral qualities that endeared him to his friends and made his home a place where true hospitality was more cordially offered and enjoyed. He was for many years leader of the choir in the Presbyterian Church of Seville and in later years recalled those services to mind with great pleasure.
In the autumn of 1843, Mr. Whiteside was called to Steubenville to act as best man at the marriage of his friend William Ross. The lady attend aunt was Mrs. Mary Marks, a charming young widow, and the result of this apparently accidental acquaintance was another wedding, which took place in Seville the following spring and proved a most happy event.
In February, 1863, having been elected to the office of county auditor he removed with his family to Medina where, after his term of office expired, he engaged in mercantile trade and remained an honored citizen.
In February, 1893, he was stricken with paralysis, the effects of which he partially recovered but suffered a second stroke about a year later, and since then gradually failed in strength until the final attack, which resulted in his death.
The remains accompanied by his only son, Thomas R. Whiteside of Cleveland, his son-in-law, Rev. Joseph R. Kerr Piqua, and Mrs. Carrie Marks of Medina were taken to Seville, where the funeral services were held on Thursday, November 23. A large number of friends and relatives met them on their arrival and accompanied them to the Presbyterian Church, where congregation composed largely of citizens who had formerly been associated with Mr. Whiteside in business and social circles, awaited them. Brief funeral services were conducted by the pastor Rev. Sheeley, and an opportunity given to look once more upon the face of the departed, after which he was laid to rest beside his wife And Mound Hill Cemetery. [Medina County Gazette, 7 Dec 1893].
Obituary
Alexander Russell Whiteside died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ella Kerr, of Piqua Ohio, on Tuesday, November 21, 1893, aged 75 years eight months and 23 days. For many years Mr. Whiteside was one of the prominent and leading citizens of Medina County, being active in its public and business affairs, and as a friend and neighbor he was held in the highest esteem in the places where he at different times resided. Deceased was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, on February 28, 1817, and when quite young, moved with his father's family to Jefferson County, Ohio, where they lived until he was about 10 years of age, then they removed to Seville, where his boyhood and early manhood passed. He acquired an education which fitted him to become a teacher, and as such he is remembered by many in this vicinity. He also followed the Carpenters trade for some years, and later was associated with others as furniture manufacturers and dealers. It was while engaged in this business that the sad accident occurred which caused the loss of his right arm. But his courage never forsook him. Faithfully nursed and encouraged by his brave wife, he determined to compel even their great loss, to become an aide to a more perfect manhood. His erect and dignified bearing, to gather with excellent moral qualities that endeared him to his friends and made his home a place where true hospitality was more cordially offered and enjoyed. He was for many years leader of the choir in the Presbyterian Church of Seville and in later years recalled those services to mind with great pleasure.
In the autumn of 1843, Mr. Whiteside was called to Steubenville to act as best man at the marriage of his friend William Ross. The lady attend aunt was Mrs. Mary Marks, a charming young widow, and the result of this apparently accidental acquaintance was another wedding, which took place in Seville the following spring and proved a most happy event.
In February, 1863, having been elected to the office of county auditor he removed with his family to Medina where, after his term of office expired, he engaged in mercantile trade and remained an honored citizen.
In February, 1893, he was stricken with paralysis, the effects of which he partially recovered but suffered a second stroke about a year later, and since then gradually failed in strength until the final attack, which resulted in his death.
The remains accompanied by his only son, Thomas R. Whiteside of Cleveland, his son-in-law, Rev. Joseph R. Kerr Piqua, and Mrs. Carrie Marks of Medina were taken to Seville, where the funeral services were held on Thursday, November 23. A large number of friends and relatives met them on their arrival and accompanied them to the Presbyterian Church, where congregation composed largely of citizens who had formerly been associated with Mr. Whiteside in business and social circles, awaited them. Brief funeral services were conducted by the pastor Rev. Sheeley, and an opportunity given to look once more upon the face of the departed, after which he was laid to rest beside his wife And Mound Hill Cemetery. [Medina County Gazette, 7 Dec 1893].
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