George Andrew Whiteley 1861-1905

WHITELEY, BATES, FESSMEYER

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 10/18/2001 at 18:56:14

George Andrew Whiteley, third son of J. W. and Sarah Whiteley, was born in Bonaparte, August 8, 1861. He grew to manhood in his native town and was educated in the public schools of Bonaparte and in Burlington.

In 1880 He married Miss Mattie Bates of Silver Cliff, Colo. They made their residence in Wellington, Kas., and Kansas City, Mo. To their union was born three children, Robert of Kansas City, Frank of Globe, Colo. and Mrs. Edward Fessmeyer of San Francisco, Cali.

His death occurred in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Nov. 3, after an illness of three days, at the age of 44 years, 2 months and 25 days. Besides his family he leaves to mourn his loss, the father, two sisters and three brothers.

The deceased was a member of Bonaparte Lodge, No. 72 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. He was an expert accountant, a business man of good ability, and held many high positions of trust in the west.

The remains were brought to the city Sunday, Nov. 5 and the funeral, conducted by Rev. Williamson, occurred from the J. G. Whiteley home on Tuesday. Burial was made in the family lot and the cemetery at this place.
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