Henry L. Whitney - Obituary
New Ipswich Historical Society
Henry I. Whitney - Obituary
Greenville 1911
Practically all business was pended in Greenville, Saturday afternoon, during the funeral services or the late Henry I. Whitney. Prayers wore held at his late residence on High street. at 1.36 p. m., the services being conducted by Rev. Tyler E. Gale. of the Congregational church, assisted by Rev, James W. Tingley at the Baptist church The remains were then escorted to the Congregational church by Souhegan lodge No. 67, A. F. & A. M., and Dunster Hill lodge, No. 72, I.O.O.F. George W. Price was the marshal of the Masons and Herbert I. Hodgman was the marshal of The Odd Fellows, On arrival at the church the casket preceded by the officiating clergymen, was borne down the aisle by John G. Allison, Dr. Herbert C. Hartwell. Benjamin A. Elliott, Orrin D Prescott, Charles H. Hartshorn and George C, Robbins, all of whom are members of Souhegan Lodge of Masons. During their progress down the aisle and while the church was being filled with the citizens of Greenville and many from other towns. a funeral march we played by Mis Josephine M, Taft, Rev. James W Tingley read the lesson from the Scriptures and a poem. The choir of the Congregational church Mrs. Nellie N. Hartshorn and Mr. Lenn H.. Wheeler sopranos, Mrs. Hattie R. Foss and Mrs. Hattie A. Preston, altos, Charles A. Preston, tenor; and Herbert J Taft and Wilfred C. Foss bassos, sang "Asleep in Jesus." by Bradbury. A eulogy was pronounced by Rev. Tyler E Gale, after which the choir sang "After," by Stebbins. Prayer was then offered by Mr. Gale, who pronounced the benediction. Worthy Master Charles A Preston of Souhegan lodge then took charge of the service, which were carried on in accordance with Masonic rites. After proceeding to in Pleasant street cemetery, the Masonic ritual was concluded. Hebert J. Taft was funeral director Hon. Fred K Ramsey of Manchester, sheriff of Hillsboro county, County solicitor Aime F, Boiswort and Tailor George H. Phinney.
Henry L. Whitney was born in High Bridge village. New Ipswich, Feb. 17. 1829. He was the son of Christopher Whitney, overseer at the Souhegan mill in High Bridge, and Betsey Putnam. Mr. Whitney was one of 10 children, two of whom died in infancy. His oldest brother, Albert A. Whitney, died 12 years ago, and a sister Mrs. Helen T. Flagg of Clinton, died in 1891. Five members of this family are still living at advanced ages Mrs. Mary A. Flagg of New Ipswich, Mrs. Harriet Searle of Greenville, Mrs. Catherine Cowdrey of Worcester, Mass. Mrs. Adeline Ream of Hinsdale, N. H. and Mrs Emily L. Boynton of Pasadena, Cal. Mr. Whitney was educated in the
public schools of New Ipswich and at Appleton academy. He then learned the trade of a machinist working in the mills of the Columbian Mfg. Co. at High Bride and Mason Village, first as apprentice and then as a machinist He was married to Mary Ann Stanley of Dublin, N. H. In 1854, with several other members of his family, he removed to Battle Creek. Mich.. where he engaged In the furniture business In partnership with his brother Albert. After a year and a half he returned to Mason Village, where he became foreman of the machine shop of the Columbian Mfg. Co. Later, he entered partnership with James H. Harsthorn and carried on a general store in the building recently occupied by Sweeney's pool room, under the firm name of Hartshorn & Whitney. About 1885. he retired from business and bas devoted himself to public life ever since that time. He has been at various times selectman, representative, town treasurer tax collector and library trustee and at the time of his death was filIing the offices of chief of police, deputy sheriff, truant officer. cemetery trustee and member of the board of health, His service as representative was during the years of the famous struggle between the Boston & Maine and the Concord & Montreal railroads. His first appointment as deputy sheriff of Hillsboro county was made about 1861, and he served in that office continually until 1881 and again continually from 1884 to the present time. Mr. Whitney's first wife died In 1888, In 1880, he married Mrs. Sarah Jane (Messer) Gould of Washington, D. C a native of New Ipswich. Mrs. Whitney survives him.
Mr. Whitney was a charter member of Dunster Hill lodge. No. 72. I. O. O. F which was organized In 1886. He was its first treasurer and has passed through all the chairs. He became R member of Souhegan lodge, No. 67. A F. & A. M., in 1983, and has filled every Masonic office. He was elected treasurer of the lodge in 1870. amid held that office continually until his death, having been installed 41 times. At the time of his death he was chairman of the committee on charity of the lodge. He was also a member of King Solomon's Royal Arch chapter of Milford, Jerusalem Commandery Knights Templar of Fitchburg. the Consistory of Nashua, and a 32d degree Mason.
Memories of Our School Days at New Ipswich Appleton Academy
Are you an Appleton Academy alum who relishes reminiscing about your time in high school? Or perhaps, your parents and grandparents shared stories about their Appleton school days (before Mascenic became the local high school in 1969) and you’d like to hear more? And even if you’re new to town, you may enjoy learning about Appleton Academy from local alums who attended the well-regarded town high school in the 1950s and 1960s. If so, you are welcome to attend a loosely-moderated discussion hosted by the New Ipswich Historical Society on Saturday, November 18, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the New Ipswich Library (6 Main Street). This program, which is free and open to the public, is part of an ongoing NIHS effort to chronicle important aspects of New Ipswich’s history in the 20th-century. It will be video-recorded and eventually available on the NIHS website.
Henry was the Willmore Ashley of his day.