Jackson County IA Archives Obituaries.....Whitson, Daniel October 22, 1916
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Jackson Sentinel, Oct. 27, 1916
Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, October 27, 1916

Obituary-

Daniel Whitson was born April 28, 1836, in the State of Ohio. He died happy in 
Christ his Saviour Sunday morning, October 22, 1916, at the age of 80 years, 5 
months and 24 days. He was joined in marriage to Emily Carter, September 20, 
1868, who preceded him in death fourteen years ago.

This union was blessed with seven children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. 
Hattie Reikman of Grand Mound, Iowa; Mrs. Katie Eaton and Levi Whitson of 
Vale, South Dakota; Mrs. Lucy Riggs and David Whitson of Maquoketa, and the 
Misses Lydia and Mary Whitson at home, who so faithfully cared for their 
father during his illness. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Henry Smith of 
Carthage, South Dakota.

In 1848, he came with his parents to Iowa, settling on a farm near Miles. He 
has been a resident of this city for 34 years. He was converted while young 
and joined the German Evangelical church, in which he remained a respected 
member. Daniel Whitson was a Christian man, holding fast the evidence of the 
Spirit of God regarding his acceptance. He was a patient sufferer during an 
illness, which lasted more than one year. He frequently praised aloud his God, 
in whom he believed and trusted. His last words were: “I am ready to go.” The 
grace of God was sufficient for his needs and he could say with Paul “I know 
in whom I believe.” His favorite song was “Happy day when Jesus washed my sins 
away,” which he so often sung during his illness, and which was sung at the 
funeral service. Blessed the individual who can leave such a positive 
testimony as a heritage to those who are bereaved and mourn. He was a good 
father and will be greatly missed by his children and many friends. The 
funeral occurred from the Free Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, 
October 25, conducted by his old pastor, Rev. August Goetze of Dubuque, Iowa, 
assisted by Rev. Dickson of the Free Methodist church and Rev. Kidder of the 
M. E. Church.

The body was laid to rest in Mt. Hope cemetery in this city, with the sure 
hope of meeting again on the resurrection morning.


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