Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Whitney, Samuel E. March 16, 1919
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Portland Review - Tues. March 18, 1919

AN OLD SHOEMAKER
Late Samuel E. Whitney Did Big Business Years Ago.

LOCATED HERE JUST AS READY-MADE FOOTWEAR BECAME POPULAR

Conducted a Cobbling Shop for Years; Death Occurred Sunday Evening

Samuel E. Whitney died at his home in Portland early Sunday evening at the ripe 
old age of 91. He had been a citizen of this village since 1869, moving here 
from Ohio. His birthplace was Montville Center, that state, and date of his 
birth was Oct. 2, 1828.

During the war Mr. Whitney did a big business in his native state, making boots 
and shoes. He was a shoemaker of more than ordinary skill and followed this 
trade after coming to Portland, where he entered the employ of the late F. M. 
Cutcheon, who gave employment to a number of shoemakers. When ready-made 
footwear began to replace the custom-made article, Mr. Whitney switched into 
the cobbling business, and continued to run a shop here until old age compelled 
him to retire.

His first wife was Amanda Allen and she died 43 years ago. There are two 
surviving children, Charles A. Whitney, Chicago and Mrs. John G. Anderson, 
Sedro-Woolley, Wash. In 1931 Mr. Whitney married Mary Udell, of Rochester, 
N.Y., who survives him, and whose constant care and attention no doubt 
prolonged his days. Mr. Whitney was a sprightly old gentleman and until a year 
or so ago a stranger would hardly have guessed his age.

Charles Whitney, the son, is in a hospital in Chicago, but his wife came 
several days ago. Will Whitney, a grandson, will come from Chicago to attend 
the funeral, which will be held at the house Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. T. F. 
Gait, of the Congregational church, officiating.

Miles Whitney, of Portland, and Rolla Whitney, of Portland, Oregon, are half 
brothers. 

Two sisters, Mrs. Emeline Bailey and Mrs. Lorenz Batchelor, reside at Chardon, 
O. 





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