Edwin Whitney's obituary, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan
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SUBJECT: Edwin R. Whitney
SUBMITTER: Olive Hoffman
EMAIL: OBRoots@aol.com
DATE: May 17, 1999
SURNAMES: WHITNEY, GELLIS, MANN, SMITH, CLARY
[1915]

VETERAN RESPONDS TO "TAPS"

Edwin R. Whitney Succumbs to Attack of Pneumonia at Portland, Ore.

Edwin R. Whitney, pioneer resident of this city, passed away at the home
of his sister, Mrs. J.E. Gellis, in Portland, Ore., Monday, November 15.
Mr. and Mrs. Whitney left here September 20, expecting to spend some time
with relatives in Oregon and California, returning about Christmas. Mr.
Whitney was taken suddenly ill with pneumonia and was sick only five days.

Mr. Whitney was born in New York, April 19, 1838, and came to Michigan
when a young boy. When his country called to arms, he enlisted in Co. G,
27th Infantry, and served three years in the Civil war. Directly upon his
return he was married to Miss Nancy MANN who preceded him in death March
13 of this year. One son, Albion Whitney,was born to this union, who passed
away 38 years ago.

April 17, Mr. Whitney was united in Marriage to Mrs. Jennie Smith who survives
him. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Gellis and a brother, Wm. Whitney, of
Forest Grove, Ore.

The remains were brought here and funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon
at two o'clock, Rev. Fred Errington officiating. Burial was made in Oakwood,
under the auspices of Earl Halbert Post, of which the deceased was an active
member and had officiated in the capacity of color bearer for many years.
Those from out of town to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Smith, Glenn Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Clary of Lansing, and Mrs.
J. L. Smith of Middletville.

[This obit is on p 36 of the Garden City Stove Co. Scrapbook which is part
of the special collections of the Eaton Co. Historical Society housed at
the Grand Ledge Public Library; Nancy Mann Whitney is a collateral line
in my Mann family.]