John Whitfield (1824-1889)

WHITFIELD, HARRISON

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 7/2/2013 at 07:44:03

Maquoketa Excelsior, Feb. 28, 1889

The Silent Reaper

John Whitfield died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Harrison, in this city, Monday, February 18, 1889, of heart disease. He was born in Yorkshire, England, May 19, 1824. He married Miss Martha Mitchell on May 28, 1849 and they emigrated to America in 1858. He was a resident of Maquoketa for many years and was a hard working, public-spirited man. He leaves one son and one daughter. The funeral services, which occurred Thursday afternoon from the Congregational church were conducted by the Masons. Rev. Oadams preached the sermon and the remains were buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Mt. Hope Cemetery
 

Jackson Obituaries maintained by Nettie Mae Lucas.
WebBBS 4.33 Genealogy Modification Package by WebJourneymen