Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-07-13
Mrs. Whiffelsev-

lComptToller OF the Treasury Oh the United
States, died on the 4th of June. Respee
for her distinguished husband, and rever
ence for the deceased, impels US 10 th'
/ publication Of an obituary notice which VI
have collected from sources 10 be relied on
During a residence of Tlany years in the
! city of Washington, we often saw Mrs
Whittelsey, though We had not the pleasure
Of her personal acquaintance, and often lis
tened to her praises from unnumbered
tongues.
The late Mas. Polly WH1TrKLsK1, wife
Of Elisha Whittelsey, vas born in Danbury
Connecticut, on the 9Th Of January 1887
Her father, Comfort S. Mygatt, commen-
ced business as silversmiIh, and was af
IerWards prudent, successful merchant
He educated his children n the best schools
in the town. The subject of this notice
was instructed by Thomas Tucker, whose
tuition for youth was sought for by parents
IN New York, and in other distan: places
by Mrs. Lawrence, one Of the most accom-
plished of ladies in early and middle life; (;
by Mr. Scoyille from Stamford, who sue
ceeded the Rev. Thomas Robbins, D. D.,
late Of Hartford, Connecticut; and the Rev
Moses Stuart, late Of Andover, Massachus-
etts, in an academy endowed BY Major
Ezra Starr, before the American Reyolu-
ton. These opportunities for obtaining in
formation, became well improved.
In the summer, Dsnbury was the resort
of families from New York, and the West
Indies, which tended favorably to refine the
n anners Of the youth. Nj. and Mrs.
Whittelsey we're married on the 9TH of Jan
uary, 1905, and removed to Ohio in June
following, and settled 10 Garfield, Trum-
bull County. Neither Of them before had
crossed the North River: but they cheer
fully left pleasant homes, kind friends, and
afectionate family connexions. 70 spend
their lives in the new, but rising west.
Although industrious, Mrs. Whittelsey
had no experience in the drudgery OF
housekeeping. or in the inconvenience Of
log house; and, it was fortunate for both
Of them that they did not look upon labor
as degrading, or disgraceful
An accurate description Of the road
would not, at this day, be believed. Ar
rived at Ohio. Mrs. Whitlelsey was treated
with marked kindness by several estimsble
females who preceded her; but she vas
not exempt from the privations Of a new
country. No complaint fell from her lips
no sighing or sorrowing for the comforts
and relations she left. She Immediately
conformed to the condition of the country,
and the society in which her lot was cast,
making herself and others as happy as pos
sible. 1t was q cherished object with her
through life, to elevate those in humble Sit
uaLions-to encourage them to rely on
good characters, rather than to aim at riches
or honOrs. Every young girl she employ
ed to assist her in household affairs loved
her as friend and protector-most Of
them remaining with her until they were
respectfully married; and, those who sur
vive, have interesting families. The grief
Of those at her grave was witnessed by a
multitude. Mr.. Whittelsey's circuit as a
lawyer was extensive; and bis private and
public business required him to be much
from home, and the charge Of ten children
principally devolVed on her, They are all
living-hsve families, and are respectable.
Her unceasiDg attention, energy, industry,
perseverance,, prudence, good judgement
and affection, were cOnspicuously displayed.
and greatly blessed.
Mothers. and none but mothers, can duly
appreciate her trials, her anxieties, and her
responsibilities. They, and they only, real
ize the warm gratitude Of her heart, when
presiding at her table, and entertaining six
Of her children, three daughters-in-laW,
and number of grand, children, the last
dsy she was permitted by divine ProVi-
dence to engage in active duties.
She made public profession Of religion
in 1922, and most strenously endeaVored
to perform every covenant, moral, religious
obligation and duty. At no period did she
take pleasure iD being in the society Of the
vain, fashionable or frivolous. To the poor
she was kind and liberal. To her family,
eminently afeclionate and devoted.
She left Washington on the 1st day Of
May in good health, to spend the summer.
as usual. in Ohio. About IL o'clock on
the night of the 18th of May, her right
side was palsied. She survived to the 4.h
of June, in the full possession of her reason.
and died at the family residence at O'Clock
30 minutes, p NJ, beloved BY her family,
and by those who best knew her.
"Let me die the death of the righteous,
and let my last end be like His" we're the
approving sentiments Of many minds, re-
peated by many tongues.
It may not be inopportune 20 pay here
a small tribute of respect to Mr.. Elisha
W5ittelsey, the husband of the deceased,
who, for the last forty years, has held
prominent position in the couusels, and in
the government of the country. He was
many years at the head Of the Committee
on Private Claims, and was distinguished
for his earnest devotion to his public duties.
No claim from an individual ever came be-
fore him that be did not examine minutely,
always anxious to award payment, where
payment was Justly due. But, when salts
fed that claim was unfounded, or not
we'll founded, no earthly inducement could
swerve him from opposition. We do not
believe that any claimant, that appeared
before the Committee of Claims, ever left
the capital, without being satisfied that Mr..
Wbi;telsey's decision, no matter what Il
was, was based on truth, justice, and high
honor
One Of the greatest achievements Of Mr..