Published in Bridgeton Evening News, December 5, 1893
Death of Mrs. Whiteley.
The death of Mrs. Nancy Potter Whiteley, of Wilmington, Del., wife of the late Hon. William G. Whiteley, occurred on Sunday last. She was a Bridgetonian by birth and leaves a large circle of sorrowing relatives and friends in this city. She was a sister to Mrs. Charles E. Elmer and Benj. F. Elmer and a half sister to David P Elmer and the late Dr. Wm. and Jonathan Elmer. Mrs. Whiteley was a lady of accomplishments and beautiful character, and was held in highest esteem by all he acquaintances.
Funeral service will be held at Wilmington tomorrow. Interment in Broad street cemetery upon the arrival of the noon train.
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Published in Bridgeton Evening News, December 7, 1893
Placed in the Grave.
All that was mortal of the late Mrs. Nancy Potter Whiteley, widow of Hon. William G. Whiteley, was brought here from Wilmington, Del., yesterday and interred in the family burial plot in Broad Street cemetery, by the side of the grave of her husband. The casket came on the noon train, in charge of Undertaker Wilson, of Wilmington, and was met by Undertaker Lewis S. Pierce, of this city, who then assumed charge.
Carriages were in waiting at the depot and proceeded at once to the cemetery, where prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Schwartz, of Wilmington, and the body was tenderly consigned to the grave. Funeral services had been previously held at her late residence in Wilmington in the morning.
The pall-bearers were six nephews of the deceased. They were: Dr. William Elmer, Jr., of Trenton; Dr. Henry W. Elmer, Dr. Matthew K. Elmer, Councilman Daniel Elmer, Charles R. Elmer and Jonathan Elmer. A number of relatives from other cities, in addition to the family of the deceased and her friends and relatives residing here, were present to pay the last sad tribute at the grave.
Death of Mrs. Whiteley.
The death of Mrs. Nancy Potter Whiteley, of Wilmington, Del., wife of the late Hon. William G. Whiteley, occurred on Sunday last. She was a Bridgetonian by birth and leaves a large circle of sorrowing relatives and friends in this city. She was a sister to Mrs. Charles E. Elmer and Benj. F. Elmer and a half sister to David P Elmer and the late Dr. Wm. and Jonathan Elmer. Mrs. Whiteley was a lady of accomplishments and beautiful character, and was held in highest esteem by all he acquaintances.
Funeral service will be held at Wilmington tomorrow. Interment in Broad street cemetery upon the arrival of the noon train.
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Published in Bridgeton Evening News, December 7, 1893
Placed in the Grave.
All that was mortal of the late Mrs. Nancy Potter Whiteley, widow of Hon. William G. Whiteley, was brought here from Wilmington, Del., yesterday and interred in the family burial plot in Broad Street cemetery, by the side of the grave of her husband. The casket came on the noon train, in charge of Undertaker Wilson, of Wilmington, and was met by Undertaker Lewis S. Pierce, of this city, who then assumed charge.
Carriages were in waiting at the depot and proceeded at once to the cemetery, where prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Schwartz, of Wilmington, and the body was tenderly consigned to the grave. Funeral services had been previously held at her late residence in Wilmington in the morning.
The pall-bearers were six nephews of the deceased. They were: Dr. William Elmer, Jr., of Trenton; Dr. Henry W. Elmer, Dr. Matthew K. Elmer, Councilman Daniel Elmer, Charles R. Elmer and Jonathan Elmer. A number of relatives from other cities, in addition to the family of the deceased and her friends and relatives residing here, were present to pay the last sad tribute at the grave.
Published in Bridgeton Evening News, December 5, 1893
Death of Mrs. Whiteley.
The death of Mrs. Nancy Potter Whiteley, of Wilmington, Del., wife of the late Hon. William G. Whiteley, occurred on Sunday last. She was a Bridgetonian by birth and leaves a large circle of sorrowing relatives and friends in this city. She was a sister to Mrs. Charles E. Elmer and Benj. F. Elmer and a half sister to David P Elmer and the late Dr. Wm. and Jonathan Elmer. Mrs. Whiteley was a lady of accomplishments and beautiful character, and was held in highest esteem by all he acquaintances.
Funeral service will be held at Wilmington tomorrow. Interment in Broad street cemetery upon the arrival of the noon train.
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Published in Bridgeton Evening News, December 7, 1893
Placed in the Grave.
All that was mortal of the late Mrs. Nancy Potter Whiteley, widow of Hon. William G. Whiteley, was brought here from Wilmington, Del., yesterday and interred in the family burial plot in Broad Street cemetery, by the side of the grave of her husband. The casket came on the noon train, in charge of Undertaker Wilson, of Wilmington, and was met by Undertaker Lewis S. Pierce, of this city, who then assumed charge.
Carriages were in waiting at the depot and proceeded at once to the cemetery, where prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Schwartz, of Wilmington, and the body was tenderly consigned to the grave. Funeral services had been previously held at her late residence in Wilmington in the morning.
The pall-bearers were six nephews of the deceased. They were: Dr. William Elmer, Jr., of Trenton; Dr. Henry W. Elmer, Dr. Matthew K. Elmer, Councilman Daniel Elmer, Charles R. Elmer and Jonathan Elmer. A number of relatives from other cities, in addition to the family of the deceased and her friends and relatives residing here, were present to pay the last sad tribute at the grave.
Death of Mrs. Whiteley.
The death of Mrs. Nancy Potter Whiteley, of Wilmington, Del., wife of the late Hon. William G. Whiteley, occurred on Sunday last. She was a Bridgetonian by birth and leaves a large circle of sorrowing relatives and friends in this city. She was a sister to Mrs. Charles E. Elmer and Benj. F. Elmer and a half sister to David P Elmer and the late Dr. Wm. and Jonathan Elmer. Mrs. Whiteley was a lady of accomplishments and beautiful character, and was held in highest esteem by all he acquaintances.
Funeral service will be held at Wilmington tomorrow. Interment in Broad street cemetery upon the arrival of the noon train.
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Published in Bridgeton Evening News, December 7, 1893
Placed in the Grave.
All that was mortal of the late Mrs. Nancy Potter Whiteley, widow of Hon. William G. Whiteley, was brought here from Wilmington, Del., yesterday and interred in the family burial plot in Broad Street cemetery, by the side of the grave of her husband. The casket came on the noon train, in charge of Undertaker Wilson, of Wilmington, and was met by Undertaker Lewis S. Pierce, of this city, who then assumed charge.
Carriages were in waiting at the depot and proceeded at once to the cemetery, where prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Schwartz, of Wilmington, and the body was tenderly consigned to the grave. Funeral services had been previously held at her late residence in Wilmington in the morning.
The pall-bearers were six nephews of the deceased. They were: Dr. William Elmer, Jr., of Trenton; Dr. Henry W. Elmer, Dr. Matthew K. Elmer, Councilman Daniel Elmer, Charles R. Elmer and Jonathan Elmer. A number of relatives from other cities, in addition to the family of the deceased and her friends and relatives residing here, were present to pay the last sad tribute at the grave.
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