Obituary from the Semi-Weekly Wisconsin, March 1875:
The Late Captain John P. Story.
John P. Story, second son of Wm. Story and Eliza Patten, was born in Marblehead, Mass., May 28th,1806, (place and date conflicts with Early Vital Records of Massachusetts as well as date on grave monument) being one of a large family. Both his grandfather and father were for many years engaged in the fisheries and foregin commerce, and owned large maritime interests for those times. His father became a merchant and sea captain in the East Indian Merchant service, and traded also in the Chineses and South American ports. He was a brother of Joseph Story, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The enterprising sons of the wealthiest New England families in those days often chose a life on the sea, and in fact it was almost the only avenue then open to them. John P. at the early age of fifteen, ventured his fortunes on the deep. Very soon rising to second mate, about the time he attained his majoirty, he was promoted to the position of captain in command of an East Indian Merchant vessel, often also, successfuly discharging the duties of super-cargo. He followed the sea for nearly seventeen years, much of the time commanding his own vessel, and during that time sailed around the world three times. He sailed from Philadelphia, Boston and Salem, making the latter place, to which his parents had removed, his nominal home. His unselfish and kindly nature won for him the love and confidence of his subordinates, and the esteem of all with whom he came in contact.
In 1838 he left the sea and came to Milwaukee, and in the spring following removed to Waukesha county, where he has since resided. In 1840 he was married in Kenosha to Miss Elizabeth Quarles, daughter of one of the leading citizens of that place, and sister of Mrs. Wm. A. Barstow, well known in this State. Captain Story was a gentleman of the old school, courteous and generous and above all unswerving in his integrity, and being himself incapable of a design to wrong or deceive any one, he did not hesitate to express his contempt of it in others.
Having many years since retired from an active business life, and being of a somewhat reserved nature, and prefering his own independence to any public position, he has lived mostly within the circle of his own family and a few intimate friends, to whom his large experience, extensive reading and genial heart have greatly endeared him, and by whom his loss is severely felt.
His death occurred in Waukesha, March 30, 1875, after a lingering illness.
His wife and five children survive him - one having died in infancy. Lieut. John P., a graduate from West Point; William, ex-United States District Judge; Frank I., engaged in commercial business in Boston; Lizzie, wife of Lieut. N. Reed, and Anna, a young girl, who alone is left for companionship to her bereaved mother. Captain Story was an affectionate devoted husband, a loving and doting father. He counted no exertion too great, and no sacrifice too dear to promote the happiness and interest of his family, and leaves to them the heritage of a spotless name - an unsullied life.
The Late Captain John P. Story.
John P. Story, second son of Wm. Story and Eliza Patten, was born in Marblehead, Mass., May 28th,1806, (place and date conflicts with Early Vital Records of Massachusetts as well as date on grave monument) being one of a large family. Both his grandfather and father were for many years engaged in the fisheries and foregin commerce, and owned large maritime interests for those times. His father became a merchant and sea captain in the East Indian Merchant service, and traded also in the Chineses and South American ports. He was a brother of Joseph Story, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The enterprising sons of the wealthiest New England families in those days often chose a life on the sea, and in fact it was almost the only avenue then open to them. John P. at the early age of fifteen, ventured his fortunes on the deep. Very soon rising to second mate, about the time he attained his majoirty, he was promoted to the position of captain in command of an East Indian Merchant vessel, often also, successfuly discharging the duties of super-cargo. He followed the sea for nearly seventeen years, much of the time commanding his own vessel, and during that time sailed around the world three times. He sailed from Philadelphia, Boston and Salem, making the latter place, to which his parents had removed, his nominal home. His unselfish and kindly nature won for him the love and confidence of his subordinates, and the esteem of all with whom he came in contact.
In 1838 he left the sea and came to Milwaukee, and in the spring following removed to Waukesha county, where he has since resided. In 1840 he was married in Kenosha to Miss Elizabeth Quarles, daughter of one of the leading citizens of that place, and sister of Mrs. Wm. A. Barstow, well known in this State. Captain Story was a gentleman of the old school, courteous and generous and above all unswerving in his integrity, and being himself incapable of a design to wrong or deceive any one, he did not hesitate to express his contempt of it in others.
Having many years since retired from an active business life, and being of a somewhat reserved nature, and prefering his own independence to any public position, he has lived mostly within the circle of his own family and a few intimate friends, to whom his large experience, extensive reading and genial heart have greatly endeared him, and by whom his loss is severely felt.
His death occurred in Waukesha, March 30, 1875, after a lingering illness.
His wife and five children survive him - one having died in infancy. Lieut. John P., a graduate from West Point; William, ex-United States District Judge; Frank I., engaged in commercial business in Boston; Lizzie, wife of Lieut. N. Reed, and Anna, a young girl, who alone is left for companionship to her bereaved mother. Captain Story was an affectionate devoted husband, a loving and doting father. He counted no exertion too great, and no sacrifice too dear to promote the happiness and interest of his family, and leaves to them the heritage of a spotless name - an unsullied life.
Obituary from the Semi-Weekly Wisconsin, March 1875:
The Late Captain John P. Story.
John P. Story, second son of Wm. Story and Eliza Patten, was born in Marblehead, Mass., May 28th,1806, (place and date conflicts with Early Vital Records of Massachusetts as well as date on grave monument) being one of a large family. Both his grandfather and father were for many years engaged in the fisheries and foregin commerce, and owned large maritime interests for those times. His father became a merchant and sea captain in the East Indian Merchant service, and traded also in the Chineses and South American ports. He was a brother of Joseph Story, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The enterprising sons of the wealthiest New England families in those days often chose a life on the sea, and in fact it was almost the only avenue then open to them. John P. at the early age of fifteen, ventured his fortunes on the deep. Very soon rising to second mate, about the time he attained his majoirty, he was promoted to the position of captain in command of an East Indian Merchant vessel, often also, successfuly discharging the duties of super-cargo. He followed the sea for nearly seventeen years, much of the time commanding his own vessel, and during that time sailed around the world three times. He sailed from Philadelphia, Boston and Salem, making the latter place, to which his parents had removed, his nominal home. His unselfish and kindly nature won for him the love and confidence of his subordinates, and the esteem of all with whom he came in contact.
In 1838 he left the sea and came to Milwaukee, and in the spring following removed to Waukesha county, where he has since resided. In 1840 he was married in Kenosha to Miss Elizabeth Quarles, daughter of one of the leading citizens of that place, and sister of Mrs. Wm. A. Barstow, well known in this State. Captain Story was a gentleman of the old school, courteous and generous and above all unswerving in his integrity, and being himself incapable of a design to wrong or deceive any one, he did not hesitate to express his contempt of it in others.
Having many years since retired from an active business life, and being of a somewhat reserved nature, and prefering his own independence to any public position, he has lived mostly within the circle of his own family and a few intimate friends, to whom his large experience, extensive reading and genial heart have greatly endeared him, and by whom his loss is severely felt.
His death occurred in Waukesha, March 30, 1875, after a lingering illness.
His wife and five children survive him - one having died in infancy. Lieut. John P., a graduate from West Point; William, ex-United States District Judge; Frank I., engaged in commercial business in Boston; Lizzie, wife of Lieut. N. Reed, and Anna, a young girl, who alone is left for companionship to her bereaved mother. Captain Story was an affectionate devoted husband, a loving and doting father. He counted no exertion too great, and no sacrifice too dear to promote the happiness and interest of his family, and leaves to them the heritage of a spotless name - an unsullied life.
The Late Captain John P. Story.
John P. Story, second son of Wm. Story and Eliza Patten, was born in Marblehead, Mass., May 28th,1806, (place and date conflicts with Early Vital Records of Massachusetts as well as date on grave monument) being one of a large family. Both his grandfather and father were for many years engaged in the fisheries and foregin commerce, and owned large maritime interests for those times. His father became a merchant and sea captain in the East Indian Merchant service, and traded also in the Chineses and South American ports. He was a brother of Joseph Story, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The enterprising sons of the wealthiest New England families in those days often chose a life on the sea, and in fact it was almost the only avenue then open to them. John P. at the early age of fifteen, ventured his fortunes on the deep. Very soon rising to second mate, about the time he attained his majoirty, he was promoted to the position of captain in command of an East Indian Merchant vessel, often also, successfuly discharging the duties of super-cargo. He followed the sea for nearly seventeen years, much of the time commanding his own vessel, and during that time sailed around the world three times. He sailed from Philadelphia, Boston and Salem, making the latter place, to which his parents had removed, his nominal home. His unselfish and kindly nature won for him the love and confidence of his subordinates, and the esteem of all with whom he came in contact.
In 1838 he left the sea and came to Milwaukee, and in the spring following removed to Waukesha county, where he has since resided. In 1840 he was married in Kenosha to Miss Elizabeth Quarles, daughter of one of the leading citizens of that place, and sister of Mrs. Wm. A. Barstow, well known in this State. Captain Story was a gentleman of the old school, courteous and generous and above all unswerving in his integrity, and being himself incapable of a design to wrong or deceive any one, he did not hesitate to express his contempt of it in others.
Having many years since retired from an active business life, and being of a somewhat reserved nature, and prefering his own independence to any public position, he has lived mostly within the circle of his own family and a few intimate friends, to whom his large experience, extensive reading and genial heart have greatly endeared him, and by whom his loss is severely felt.
His death occurred in Waukesha, March 30, 1875, after a lingering illness.
His wife and five children survive him - one having died in infancy. Lieut. John P., a graduate from West Point; William, ex-United States District Judge; Frank I., engaged in commercial business in Boston; Lizzie, wife of Lieut. N. Reed, and Anna, a young girl, who alone is left for companionship to her bereaved mother. Captain Story was an affectionate devoted husband, a loving and doting father. He counted no exertion too great, and no sacrifice too dear to promote the happiness and interest of his family, and leaves to them the heritage of a spotless name - an unsullied life.
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