White, C. I. 1835 - 1909

WHITE, WEBSTER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:20

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Oct. 1, 1909, LP, C3

Deputy Treas. White Dies Suddenly.
The many friends and acquaintances of C. I. White were inexpressibly shocked early yesterday morning by the news of his death which occurred between six and seven o’clock. Few knew of his illness and his death came completely unexpected. He was at work in the Treasurer’s office last Saturday in the best of health, but Sunday suffered an attack of neuralgia and indigestion from which he was supposed to be recovering. Wednesday he was about the yard and in the evening planned to go down to the office the next morning. On awakening yesterday morning he felt so well that he was preparing to rise and dress and had asked that his breakfast be prepared when without warning other than a slight groan he passed from life to death. As his only living sister resides in Massachusetts and it is not yet known whether she will attend the funeral, its time has not been definitely fixed upon, but it will be either on Sunday or Monday.

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Oct. 5, 1909, LP, C3

OBITUARY.
WHITE
Mr. C. I. White bas{sic} born in Madison county New York, August 11, 1835. He came with his parents to Racine county, Wisconsin, in 1844 and lived there for many years. On the 18th of April 1867 Mr. White was married, and after a very happy married life of 13 years, his first wife died Oct. 29, 1880.
On the 7th day of August 1862, he enlisted in company A, the 22nd Wisconsin, and served his country faithfully and loyally during the civil war. During one campaign he was captured by the Confederate forces and was for a short time a prisoner in Libby prison at Richmond. He was mustered out June 12, 1865. Since the war Mr. White has taken a deep interest in his companions in arms and was for many years a loyal member of the G. A. R.
In the fall of 1866, Mr. White came to Cresco. He started one of the first stores in the city and remained in business until 1902. During this long period he gave himself freely to public duties. When the Cresco School Board was organized in the spring of 1867, he was elected the secretary and has held that office ever since. For 42 years he was the leader of the educational interests of our city. Many other honors came to him. He was twice Mayor of Cresco, he served as County Treasurer for two terms, beginning with 1881, and he was deputy treasurer from 1903 until his death.
On the eleventh of October 1882, Mr. White married Miss Allie J. Webster, who still survives him. One child was born to this union. Charles Webster White, now a teacher in the high school at Sleepy Eye, Minn.
Mr. White was a useful citizen in many directions, but he was perhaps most useful in his religious work. A life long Christian, he did not drop his religious belief when he came west, but carried it with him and helped to start religious institutions here. He organized the first Sunday school in Cresco, which met for sometime in the court house, and continued in Sunday school work as teacher and superintendent until his increasing deafness prevented further activity along that line.
When the Congregational church was moved up from New Oregon in 1868, he reunited with it and served it in many differed capacities until his death. As trustee he assisted in the erection of the new building, and as deacon for the last fifteen years of his life he guided the spiritual activities of the church. He was also church clerk for many years. But Mr. White was more than this. He was the counsellor and friend of all its pastors and the mediator of all its difficulties. No problem was ever brought to him which did not receive immediate and sympathetic attention. He was as nearly indispensable to the life of the church as any one man can be. His constant presence and unfailing support in the services were a benediction to the pastor and all the members of the church.
The end came with tragic suddenness. Mr. White was taken sick Sunday morning, but seemed much better during the week. On Thursday morning, September 30th he was taken suddenly worse and before help could be secured he was gone. The funeral services were held at his home Sunday afternoon, Oct. 3d, and were conducted by Rev. H. J. Hinman. The burial occurred at Oak Lawn. The whole community sympathizes with Mrs. White and Charles in their deep affliction.

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