Daniel Whitson (1836-1916)

WHITSON, CARTER, REIKMAN, EATON, RIGGS

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 3/20/2010 at 09:21:14

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.

Mt. Hope Cemetery
 

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