Ammi D. Whipple, who departed this life in Ottumwa October 16, 1864, was one of the early pioneers of the Hawkeye state. He was a native of Warren County, N.Y., and was born July 16, 1805. He grew to manhood in his native county, receiving a common-school education and was married in 1831 to Miss Sylvina Marsh, a native of Pennsylvania, born about the year 1810. They remained in New York until 1845, when Mr. W. started west with his family, crossing the Mississippi and coming into Wapello County, their first stopping place being as what is now known as the old Garrison. Here Mr. Whipple purchased a small tract of land where the pork house now stands, and at once engaged in its cultivation and improvement. He only remained here, however, until 1858, when he removed to Keokuk Township and engaged in the lumber business, felling trees, sawing them, and disposing of the lumber thus manufactured to builders. The same year he purchased a small farm, which he operated in connection with his lumber trade, and from two received a comfortable income.
In the meantime, Mr. Whipple had experienced his joys and sorrows. Six children had been born to the household, who were left motherless in 1849, his wife departing from the scenes of earth in that year. Of these, three are now living: Catherine who became the wife of W. E. Jones; Mary, the wife of John M. Jones, deceased; and Joseph of Guthrie County, Iowa.
During the existence of the Whig party, Mr. Whipple was numbered among its adherents, but upon the abandonment of the of the old by organization of the new Republic party, he cordially endorsed the principles of the latter, and uniformly cast his vote to uphold its principles. Although his early education was limited, he was a man keenly observant of what was going on around him and took an active interest in public matters generally, being especially interested in the welfare of his own county and community. He was well posted in local and general history, and an interesting man to converse with. Although not connected with any religious denomination, he contributed liberally to objects of charity, was strictly honest and honorable in his business transactions, and by his upright life secured the highest respect and esteem of his associates and the community at large. His name is kindly remembered by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who name him as an example worthy of imitation by the rising generation.
In the meantime, Mr. Whipple had experienced his joys and sorrows. Six children had been born to the household, who were left motherless in 1849, his wife departing from the scenes of earth in that year. Of these, three are now living: Catherine who became the wife of W. E. Jones; Mary, the wife of John M. Jones, deceased; and Joseph of Guthrie County, Iowa.
During the existence of the Whig party, Mr. Whipple was numbered among its adherents, but upon the abandonment of the of the old by organization of the new Republic party, he cordially endorsed the principles of the latter, and uniformly cast his vote to uphold its principles. Although his early education was limited, he was a man keenly observant of what was going on around him and took an active interest in public matters generally, being especially interested in the welfare of his own county and community. He was well posted in local and general history, and an interesting man to converse with. Although not connected with any religious denomination, he contributed liberally to objects of charity, was strictly honest and honorable in his business transactions, and by his upright life secured the highest respect and esteem of his associates and the community at large. His name is kindly remembered by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who name him as an example worthy of imitation by the rising generation.
Ammi D. Whipple, who departed this life in Ottumwa October 16, 1864, was one of the early pioneers of the Hawkeye state. He was a native of Warren County, N.Y., and was born July 16, 1805. He grew to manhood in his native county, receiving a common-school education and was married in 1831 to Miss Sylvina Marsh, a native of Pennsylvania, born about the year 1810. They remained in New York until 1845, when Mr. W. started west with his family, crossing the Mississippi and coming into Wapello County, their first stopping place being as what is now known as the old Garrison. Here Mr. Whipple purchased a small tract of land where the pork house now stands, and at once engaged in its cultivation and improvement. He only remained here, however, until 1858, when he removed to Keokuk Township and engaged in the lumber business, felling trees, sawing them, and disposing of the lumber thus manufactured to builders. The same year he purchased a small farm, which he operated in connection with his lumber trade, and from two received a comfortable income.
In the meantime, Mr. Whipple had experienced his joys and sorrows. Six children had been born to the household, who were left motherless in 1849, his wife departing from the scenes of earth in that year. Of these, three are now living: Catherine who became the wife of W. E. Jones; Mary, the wife of John M. Jones, deceased; and Joseph of Guthrie County, Iowa.
During the existence of the Whig party, Mr. Whipple was numbered among its adherents, but upon the abandonment of the of the old by organization of the new Republic party, he cordially endorsed the principles of the latter, and uniformly cast his vote to uphold its principles. Although his early education was limited, he was a man keenly observant of what was going on around him and took an active interest in public matters generally, being especially interested in the welfare of his own county and community. He was well posted in local and general history, and an interesting man to converse with. Although not connected with any religious denomination, he contributed liberally to objects of charity, was strictly honest and honorable in his business transactions, and by his upright life secured the highest respect and esteem of his associates and the community at large. His name is kindly remembered by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who name him as an example worthy of imitation by the rising generation.
In the meantime, Mr. Whipple had experienced his joys and sorrows. Six children had been born to the household, who were left motherless in 1849, his wife departing from the scenes of earth in that year. Of these, three are now living: Catherine who became the wife of W. E. Jones; Mary, the wife of John M. Jones, deceased; and Joseph of Guthrie County, Iowa.
During the existence of the Whig party, Mr. Whipple was numbered among its adherents, but upon the abandonment of the of the old by organization of the new Republic party, he cordially endorsed the principles of the latter, and uniformly cast his vote to uphold its principles. Although his early education was limited, he was a man keenly observant of what was going on around him and took an active interest in public matters generally, being especially interested in the welfare of his own county and community. He was well posted in local and general history, and an interesting man to converse with. Although not connected with any religious denomination, he contributed liberally to objects of charity, was strictly honest and honorable in his business transactions, and by his upright life secured the highest respect and esteem of his associates and the community at large. His name is kindly remembered by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who name him as an example worthy of imitation by the rising generation.
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