Morris Peter Whitmer (1860 - 1893)

Born 16 Aug 1860 in Sugar Creek, Cedar County, Iowa, USA

Husband of Mary Hannah (Hinkhouse) Whitmer — married 25 Jan 1883 in Sugar Creek, Cedar County, Iowa

Died 16 Sep 1893 at age 33 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States

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Biography

Morris Whitmer was born on August 16, 1860 in Cedar County, Iowa.

He married Mary H. Hinkhouse on January 15, 1883 in Sugar Creek Township, Cedar County, Iowa. The couple made their home in Iowa for a few years and then moved to South Dakota. So far, documentation hasn't been found to establish the location where Morris died.

Morris was buried in the Whitmer Cemetery located in Cedar County, Iowa. Find A Grave Memorial# 48777475

Following information received from email sent by Rita Cabello on March 26, 2017

Morris Peter Whitmer died September 16, 1893 in Sioux City, Iowa leaving his widow Mary Hannah Hinkhouse Whitmer with 4 children under the age of 10. His obituary states he was buried at the Whitmer Cemetery, and there is a large tombstone there for him. Also, there is a marker at Graceland Park in Sioux City. I'm not sure if they only put a marker at Graceland after Mary died in 1938 in remembrance of Morris, or if his body was moved there to be with Mary.

Obituary from the Tipton Advertiser, September 28, 1893 - Whitmer. At Rochester, Iowa. Sept. 16, 1893, Mr. Morris Whitmer, age 33 years and one month. Deceased was born in Sugar Creek township, Cedar county Iowa, August 16th, 1860. He married Miss Mary H. Hinkhouse Jan. 25, 1883. The fruit of this union was four children, viz., Myrtle, Leslie, Emma, and George. Soon after their marriage they left Iowa and took up their residence in Dakota, where they remained until December 1, 1891, when they returned to Rochester, Iowa. While living in Dakota, Mr. Whitmer professed his faith in Christ, was baptized, and united with the Presbyterian church of Howell. Like Lydia of old he believed in household baptism, and on the same day that he had entered the church his three children were baptized. Subsequently he became a member of the M. E. Church simply because attendance upon its meetings was more convenient. Upon leaving Dakota he called for and received his certificate, and only awaited an opportunity to unite with the Sugar Creek Presbyterian church. Here himself and family worshipped from time to time. He was present at the services Sept. 3rd, and little did any of those present think it would be for the last time. Mr. Whitmer was a most excellent man, strictly temperate in all his habits. In his business transactions he was honest and upright. Throughout his sufferings he was patient, cheerful and uncomplaining. In his home life he was especially happy; his dear companion, and her now fatherless children, were the subjects of his tenderest love and care. In religious matters he exercised a broad and Catholic spirit, accepting the good wherever found. His faith in Christ was strong, and his reliance upon divine mercy developed within him a deep religious experience. His favorite hymns were "On Christ, the Solid Rock I Stand," and "It is well with my Soul," the latter he repeated a little while before his death. His funeral services was held in the Sugar Creek Presbyterian church Sept. 19 and! was very largely attended. The exercises were conducted by Rev. N. A. McAulay who preached from the text Rev. 21:1. He was assisted by Rev. Hestwood of the M. E. Church, and a mixed quartet. The exercises were brief, simple, and appropriate. After the services the body was tenderly laid to rest in the Whitmer cemetery.

Sources

• 1870 US Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Sugar Creek, Cedar, Iowa; Roll: M593_380; Page: 380B; Image: 767; Family History Library Film: 545879
• Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1809-1992 HL Film Number 1737784 Reference ID 2:404CQ8H
• South Dakota, Territorial Census, 1885 Township 114 Range 67, Hand, Dakota Territory Enumeration District 49
• US, Find A Grave Index, 1600s - Current Find A Grave Memorial# 48777475
• email from descendant Rita Cabello received on March 26, 2017
• Obituary from Tipton Advertiser, September 28, 1893 - Whitmer