"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 140, No 22, p 454, June 3, 1946.
EDWARD EVERETT WIDTFORD
Edward Everett Whitford was born In Brookfield, N. Y., January 31, 1865, one of twin sons of Calvin and Emeline Burch Whitford. He was graduated from Brookfield Academy, and from Colgate University (then Madison University) in 1886. He later received the Master of Arts degree from Colgate University. He was married in 1890 to Lilla York. Mrs. Whitford died in 1943.
Mr. Whitford taught mathematics and related subjects in Colby Academy; Keystone Academy, Factoryville, Pa.; and other schools before becoming a member of the College of the City of New York. He returned to Brookfield for three years, 1898-1901, during which time he was cashier of the Whitford Bank and principal of the Brookfield High School.
His service in the City College from 1906 to the time of his retirement in 1935 was unbroken save for the year 1918 during which he served in Great Britain and France as an overseas Y.M.C.A. secretary and a member of' the A.E.F. University at Beaune.
He received the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Columbia University in 1912. In the same year he published his dissertation, a history of ·the Pellian equation. He contributed articles to various periodicals on mathematical and general subjects. He was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity and the American Mathematical Association. At the time of his death he was professor emeritus of mathematics in the College of the City of New York.
He was always active in church work in the Second Seventh Day Baptist Church of Brookfield during his early years and whenever he was home in later years, in the First Seventh Day Baptist Church of New York City when he resided there, and in Daytona Beach, Fla., during the winters since his retirement. His Biblical scholarship was sound and thorough, and, being a gifted teacher, he was called upon to take charge of adult Bible classes in Brookfield, New York City, and Daytona Beach. He was for many years an ordained deacon, always gracious in his service. He was a valued member of the Memorial Board. He was deeply interested in all the activities of the Seventh Day Baptist denomination but especially in the missionary work, for he was a world citizen with interest in and love for people of many different nationalities and races.
Just to enumerate these achievements and a few of the many activities in which he participated, exalts him as a Christian gentleman, a beloved brother, a profound scholar, a gifted teacher, a devoted husband, a noble father who was the pal of his son, a wise counselor, and a sincere friend so highly esteemed and loved by all who knew him that any words of praise seem shallow indeed compared with the greatness of his personality.
He met his untimely and tragic death instantly when he was struck by a truck as he was walking home from the prayer meeting service at Daytona Beach, May 3, 1946.
He is survived by his son Robert Calvin and four granddaughters: Mary Streit, Ann, Cynthia, and Sarah, all at present residing in Greater New York.
The funeral service was held at the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Fla., with Rev. Elizabeth Fitz Randolph officiating, assisted by Rev. H. Eugene Davis and Rev. Herbert L. Cottrell. Music was furnished by Mrs. Clarence Rogers, Miss Geraldine Thorngate, Mrs. Frances Spencer, and Mr. Harriett Gilson. Interment will be in the Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, N. Y.
E. F. R.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
EDWARD EVERETT WIDTFORD
Edward Everett Whitford was born In Brookfield, N. Y., January 31, 1865, one of twin sons of Calvin and Emeline Burch Whitford. He was graduated from Brookfield Academy, and from Colgate University (then Madison University) in 1886. He later received the Master of Arts degree from Colgate University. He was married in 1890 to Lilla York. Mrs. Whitford died in 1943.
Mr. Whitford taught mathematics and related subjects in Colby Academy; Keystone Academy, Factoryville, Pa.; and other schools before becoming a member of the College of the City of New York. He returned to Brookfield for three years, 1898-1901, during which time he was cashier of the Whitford Bank and principal of the Brookfield High School.
His service in the City College from 1906 to the time of his retirement in 1935 was unbroken save for the year 1918 during which he served in Great Britain and France as an overseas Y.M.C.A. secretary and a member of' the A.E.F. University at Beaune.
He received the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Columbia University in 1912. In the same year he published his dissertation, a history of ·the Pellian equation. He contributed articles to various periodicals on mathematical and general subjects. He was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity and the American Mathematical Association. At the time of his death he was professor emeritus of mathematics in the College of the City of New York.
He was always active in church work in the Second Seventh Day Baptist Church of Brookfield during his early years and whenever he was home in later years, in the First Seventh Day Baptist Church of New York City when he resided there, and in Daytona Beach, Fla., during the winters since his retirement. His Biblical scholarship was sound and thorough, and, being a gifted teacher, he was called upon to take charge of adult Bible classes in Brookfield, New York City, and Daytona Beach. He was for many years an ordained deacon, always gracious in his service. He was a valued member of the Memorial Board. He was deeply interested in all the activities of the Seventh Day Baptist denomination but especially in the missionary work, for he was a world citizen with interest in and love for people of many different nationalities and races.
Just to enumerate these achievements and a few of the many activities in which he participated, exalts him as a Christian gentleman, a beloved brother, a profound scholar, a gifted teacher, a devoted husband, a noble father who was the pal of his son, a wise counselor, and a sincere friend so highly esteemed and loved by all who knew him that any words of praise seem shallow indeed compared with the greatness of his personality.
He met his untimely and tragic death instantly when he was struck by a truck as he was walking home from the prayer meeting service at Daytona Beach, May 3, 1946.
He is survived by his son Robert Calvin and four granddaughters: Mary Streit, Ann, Cynthia, and Sarah, all at present residing in Greater New York.
The funeral service was held at the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Fla., with Rev. Elizabeth Fitz Randolph officiating, assisted by Rev. H. Eugene Davis and Rev. Herbert L. Cottrell. Music was furnished by Mrs. Clarence Rogers, Miss Geraldine Thorngate, Mrs. Frances Spencer, and Mr. Harriett Gilson. Interment will be in the Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, N. Y.
E. F. R.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 140, No 22, p 454, June 3, 1946.
EDWARD EVERETT WIDTFORD
Edward Everett Whitford was born In Brookfield, N. Y., January 31, 1865, one of twin sons of Calvin and Emeline Burch Whitford. He was graduated from Brookfield Academy, and from Colgate University (then Madison University) in 1886. He later received the Master of Arts degree from Colgate University. He was married in 1890 to Lilla York. Mrs. Whitford died in 1943.
Mr. Whitford taught mathematics and related subjects in Colby Academy; Keystone Academy, Factoryville, Pa.; and other schools before becoming a member of the College of the City of New York. He returned to Brookfield for three years, 1898-1901, during which time he was cashier of the Whitford Bank and principal of the Brookfield High School.
His service in the City College from 1906 to the time of his retirement in 1935 was unbroken save for the year 1918 during which he served in Great Britain and France as an overseas Y.M.C.A. secretary and a member of' the A.E.F. University at Beaune.
He received the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Columbia University in 1912. In the same year he published his dissertation, a history of ·the Pellian equation. He contributed articles to various periodicals on mathematical and general subjects. He was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity and the American Mathematical Association. At the time of his death he was professor emeritus of mathematics in the College of the City of New York.
He was always active in church work in the Second Seventh Day Baptist Church of Brookfield during his early years and whenever he was home in later years, in the First Seventh Day Baptist Church of New York City when he resided there, and in Daytona Beach, Fla., during the winters since his retirement. His Biblical scholarship was sound and thorough, and, being a gifted teacher, he was called upon to take charge of adult Bible classes in Brookfield, New York City, and Daytona Beach. He was for many years an ordained deacon, always gracious in his service. He was a valued member of the Memorial Board. He was deeply interested in all the activities of the Seventh Day Baptist denomination but especially in the missionary work, for he was a world citizen with interest in and love for people of many different nationalities and races.
Just to enumerate these achievements and a few of the many activities in which he participated, exalts him as a Christian gentleman, a beloved brother, a profound scholar, a gifted teacher, a devoted husband, a noble father who was the pal of his son, a wise counselor, and a sincere friend so highly esteemed and loved by all who knew him that any words of praise seem shallow indeed compared with the greatness of his personality.
He met his untimely and tragic death instantly when he was struck by a truck as he was walking home from the prayer meeting service at Daytona Beach, May 3, 1946.
He is survived by his son Robert Calvin and four granddaughters: Mary Streit, Ann, Cynthia, and Sarah, all at present residing in Greater New York.
The funeral service was held at the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Fla., with Rev. Elizabeth Fitz Randolph officiating, assisted by Rev. H. Eugene Davis and Rev. Herbert L. Cottrell. Music was furnished by Mrs. Clarence Rogers, Miss Geraldine Thorngate, Mrs. Frances Spencer, and Mr. Harriett Gilson. Interment will be in the Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, N. Y.
E. F. R.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
EDWARD EVERETT WIDTFORD
Edward Everett Whitford was born In Brookfield, N. Y., January 31, 1865, one of twin sons of Calvin and Emeline Burch Whitford. He was graduated from Brookfield Academy, and from Colgate University (then Madison University) in 1886. He later received the Master of Arts degree from Colgate University. He was married in 1890 to Lilla York. Mrs. Whitford died in 1943.
Mr. Whitford taught mathematics and related subjects in Colby Academy; Keystone Academy, Factoryville, Pa.; and other schools before becoming a member of the College of the City of New York. He returned to Brookfield for three years, 1898-1901, during which time he was cashier of the Whitford Bank and principal of the Brookfield High School.
His service in the City College from 1906 to the time of his retirement in 1935 was unbroken save for the year 1918 during which he served in Great Britain and France as an overseas Y.M.C.A. secretary and a member of' the A.E.F. University at Beaune.
He received the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Columbia University in 1912. In the same year he published his dissertation, a history of ·the Pellian equation. He contributed articles to various periodicals on mathematical and general subjects. He was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity and the American Mathematical Association. At the time of his death he was professor emeritus of mathematics in the College of the City of New York.
He was always active in church work in the Second Seventh Day Baptist Church of Brookfield during his early years and whenever he was home in later years, in the First Seventh Day Baptist Church of New York City when he resided there, and in Daytona Beach, Fla., during the winters since his retirement. His Biblical scholarship was sound and thorough, and, being a gifted teacher, he was called upon to take charge of adult Bible classes in Brookfield, New York City, and Daytona Beach. He was for many years an ordained deacon, always gracious in his service. He was a valued member of the Memorial Board. He was deeply interested in all the activities of the Seventh Day Baptist denomination but especially in the missionary work, for he was a world citizen with interest in and love for people of many different nationalities and races.
Just to enumerate these achievements and a few of the many activities in which he participated, exalts him as a Christian gentleman, a beloved brother, a profound scholar, a gifted teacher, a devoted husband, a noble father who was the pal of his son, a wise counselor, and a sincere friend so highly esteemed and loved by all who knew him that any words of praise seem shallow indeed compared with the greatness of his personality.
He met his untimely and tragic death instantly when he was struck by a truck as he was walking home from the prayer meeting service at Daytona Beach, May 3, 1946.
He is survived by his son Robert Calvin and four granddaughters: Mary Streit, Ann, Cynthia, and Sarah, all at present residing in Greater New York.
The funeral service was held at the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Fla., with Rev. Elizabeth Fitz Randolph officiating, assisted by Rev. H. Eugene Davis and Rev. Herbert L. Cottrell. Music was furnished by Mrs. Clarence Rogers, Miss Geraldine Thorngate, Mrs. Frances Spencer, and Mr. Harriett Gilson. Interment will be in the Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, N. Y.
E. F. R.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
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