Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-02-06
OBITUARY..
ANDREW JACKSON WHITING.

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On last Sunday evening the people Of
the village Of Mt. Desert We're surprised
and panied by the announcement that
A. }. Whiting was dead. During all of
the preceding week he had been on the
street in his usual health; but on Sunday
forenoon he was suddenly attacked by
that terrible disease, angina pectoris.
In less than an hour from the COM
mencement of the attack he was much
relieved, and continued comparatively
comfortable through the day, but late in
the evening he had a severe seizure, and
life became extinct in a few moments.
Mr.. Whiting was born May 8, 1880, and
hence died in the sixty-sixth year of his
age. He was the youngest OF five chill
dren-all sons-of Thomas Jefferson and
Eliza Whiting. His brothers were T. j.,
Henry, S. X. and j. W., of whom s. X.
and j. W. survive.
For more than half a century the Whit
ing family has been widely known in the
county. T. j., the elder, came here from
Lancaster, Mass. and married here, his
wife being sister OF the late Deacon
Samuel Dutton. All the children were
born here except the subject Of this
sketch, who was born in Castine, where
the family moved, and where, the father
died in 1884. Later the familysmoved
back to Ellsworth, and the widow after
wards married the late Hatch Macon Der.
About forty years ago he came to Mt.
Desert and commenced trading in general
merchandise at the village OF Somesville,
at that time the largest village on the
island. He was energetic, honest and
straightforward in his dealings, and soon
established good business.
first became acquainted with him and
his wife in 1858. Both OF them were gen.
ial, sociable and kind hearted, and were
we'll known and highly esteemed on all
parts OF the island.
Al that time he was engaged to some
extent in shipbuilding, but later engaged
in the stone business on Somes Sound, at
which he continued till the autumn OF
he made good and honorable record,
and although Of a nervous temperament,
impulsive in speech and action, 4 and
quick to resent an offense, yet he was
universally liked, for all who were &C.
quainted with him knew that he was
honest, frank, kind hearted and well!
meaning.
His generosity was even more remark
able han his good -heartedness. He gave
Literally and not grudgingly to any and
every good cause, and for a fellow-creat-
ure in distress no one had a tenderer
heart or more liberal hand. He !made no
profession Of religion, but always paid
the village Of his home.
In politics he was a democrat till the
beginning OF the war; but when the
American flag was fired upon his patriot
ism was stronger than party ties, and he
at once became an enthusiastic supporter
ofthe Union cause. Since that time he has
always been an earnest republican. But
while taking an active part in politics he
never would accept a public office. His
interest in the cause was not for personal
profit, but for good citizenship.
About twenty months ago he lost his
wife. She was one of the kindest and no.
blest Of women. Their married life had
been very happy, and he fully appreciated
the extent of his loss. Although he did
not talk much about his affection, yet all
knew that he constantly felt that his loss
had taken all the sweetness out of life,
and that he was bearing burden of sor-
row from. which death only could relieve
him.
Both he and Mrs. Whiting will long be
remem bered here with the tenderest feel
ings, for the feeling Of sorrowsin our viii
lage is universal. r. l.. G.