son of Samuel.
grandson of Richard.
Pat O'Dell provided the following article-
The Cambridge City Tribune, Cambridge City, Indiana, Dec 10, 1896
Aaron Wharton died at his home east of town, last Saturday, after an illness of many months of Bright's disease. He was born December 5, 1825, and was therefore 71 years and 3 days old.
The span of his life was measured in Jackson township. He was born on the old Wharton homestead, well remembered by the few remaining persons of his generation--about 1 mile south of Pennville, and in 71 years he never resided at any one time more than two miles distant from the place of his birth.
Mr Wharton was a pioneer, and few have longer been identified with the interests of this community. His grandfather, Richard Wharton, after the treaty of Greenville in 1795, followed the course of empire from Virginia to Kentucky. With his family he left Clark county in that State in 1812, and emigrated to the Miami valley in Ohio. Two years later--in 1814--he came to this territory and entered the homestead previously spoken of. His son, Samuel, was the father of the subject of this sketch. The three generations of Whartons thus named were pioneers and patriots. Their cause was the cause of religion, humanity, truth, equity and freedom.
It has been well said of Aaron Wharton by one who grew up by his side, that as a boy he was kind and obliging to his parents, and as a young man he was honest and upright. These traits of character did not desert him in more mature years, but gave him that character that made him honored and respected of men. He filled various offices of public trust, and like the man, he filled them creditably. He discharged the relations of life satisfactory to his own conscience and left the world all the better for having been a part of it.
November 28, 1850, Mr Wharton was united in marriage to Elizabeth Beckett, who survives him. To this union eight children were born, two of whom are dead. Those surviving are John R., of Centerville; Lucian, of Milton; Nancy J., wife of Hugh Compton, of Galesburg, Ills.; Ida, wife of Charles Rothermel, of near Greenfield; Belle, wife of Daniel Boyer, of near Greenfield; and Theodosia, wife of W. Doddridge, of near Milton.
Besides his immediate family he leaves one sister, Mrs Geo. Ham, of Green's Fork, and four grandchildren. The funeral took place from the Lutheran church Monday morning. The services were conducted by Rev House. Mr Wharton was connected with his church for 34 years, and there was a large attendance of members and old neighbors and friends. The remains were buried in Lutheran cemetery.
The family return thanks to all who kindly assisted them during the sickness and death of a beloved and loving husband and father.
grandson of Richard.
Pat O'Dell provided the following article-
The Cambridge City Tribune, Cambridge City, Indiana, Dec 10, 1896
Aaron Wharton died at his home east of town, last Saturday, after an illness of many months of Bright's disease. He was born December 5, 1825, and was therefore 71 years and 3 days old.
The span of his life was measured in Jackson township. He was born on the old Wharton homestead, well remembered by the few remaining persons of his generation--about 1 mile south of Pennville, and in 71 years he never resided at any one time more than two miles distant from the place of his birth.
Mr Wharton was a pioneer, and few have longer been identified with the interests of this community. His grandfather, Richard Wharton, after the treaty of Greenville in 1795, followed the course of empire from Virginia to Kentucky. With his family he left Clark county in that State in 1812, and emigrated to the Miami valley in Ohio. Two years later--in 1814--he came to this territory and entered the homestead previously spoken of. His son, Samuel, was the father of the subject of this sketch. The three generations of Whartons thus named were pioneers and patriots. Their cause was the cause of religion, humanity, truth, equity and freedom.
It has been well said of Aaron Wharton by one who grew up by his side, that as a boy he was kind and obliging to his parents, and as a young man he was honest and upright. These traits of character did not desert him in more mature years, but gave him that character that made him honored and respected of men. He filled various offices of public trust, and like the man, he filled them creditably. He discharged the relations of life satisfactory to his own conscience and left the world all the better for having been a part of it.
November 28, 1850, Mr Wharton was united in marriage to Elizabeth Beckett, who survives him. To this union eight children were born, two of whom are dead. Those surviving are John R., of Centerville; Lucian, of Milton; Nancy J., wife of Hugh Compton, of Galesburg, Ills.; Ida, wife of Charles Rothermel, of near Greenfield; Belle, wife of Daniel Boyer, of near Greenfield; and Theodosia, wife of W. Doddridge, of near Milton.
Besides his immediate family he leaves one sister, Mrs Geo. Ham, of Green's Fork, and four grandchildren. The funeral took place from the Lutheran church Monday morning. The services were conducted by Rev House. Mr Wharton was connected with his church for 34 years, and there was a large attendance of members and old neighbors and friends. The remains were buried in Lutheran cemetery.
The family return thanks to all who kindly assisted them during the sickness and death of a beloved and loving husband and father.
son of Samuel.
grandson of Richard.
Pat O'Dell provided the following article-
The Cambridge City Tribune, Cambridge City, Indiana, Dec 10, 1896
Aaron Wharton died at his home east of town, last Saturday, after an illness of many months of Bright's disease. He was born December 5, 1825, and was therefore 71 years and 3 days old.
The span of his life was measured in Jackson township. He was born on the old Wharton homestead, well remembered by the few remaining persons of his generation--about 1 mile south of Pennville, and in 71 years he never resided at any one time more than two miles distant from the place of his birth.
Mr Wharton was a pioneer, and few have longer been identified with the interests of this community. His grandfather, Richard Wharton, after the treaty of Greenville in 1795, followed the course of empire from Virginia to Kentucky. With his family he left Clark county in that State in 1812, and emigrated to the Miami valley in Ohio. Two years later--in 1814--he came to this territory and entered the homestead previously spoken of. His son, Samuel, was the father of the subject of this sketch. The three generations of Whartons thus named were pioneers and patriots. Their cause was the cause of religion, humanity, truth, equity and freedom.
It has been well said of Aaron Wharton by one who grew up by his side, that as a boy he was kind and obliging to his parents, and as a young man he was honest and upright. These traits of character did not desert him in more mature years, but gave him that character that made him honored and respected of men. He filled various offices of public trust, and like the man, he filled them creditably. He discharged the relations of life satisfactory to his own conscience and left the world all the better for having been a part of it.
November 28, 1850, Mr Wharton was united in marriage to Elizabeth Beckett, who survives him. To this union eight children were born, two of whom are dead. Those surviving are John R., of Centerville; Lucian, of Milton; Nancy J., wife of Hugh Compton, of Galesburg, Ills.; Ida, wife of Charles Rothermel, of near Greenfield; Belle, wife of Daniel Boyer, of near Greenfield; and Theodosia, wife of W. Doddridge, of near Milton.
Besides his immediate family he leaves one sister, Mrs Geo. Ham, of Green's Fork, and four grandchildren. The funeral took place from the Lutheran church Monday morning. The services were conducted by Rev House. Mr Wharton was connected with his church for 34 years, and there was a large attendance of members and old neighbors and friends. The remains were buried in Lutheran cemetery.
The family return thanks to all who kindly assisted them during the sickness and death of a beloved and loving husband and father.
grandson of Richard.
Pat O'Dell provided the following article-
The Cambridge City Tribune, Cambridge City, Indiana, Dec 10, 1896
Aaron Wharton died at his home east of town, last Saturday, after an illness of many months of Bright's disease. He was born December 5, 1825, and was therefore 71 years and 3 days old.
The span of his life was measured in Jackson township. He was born on the old Wharton homestead, well remembered by the few remaining persons of his generation--about 1 mile south of Pennville, and in 71 years he never resided at any one time more than two miles distant from the place of his birth.
Mr Wharton was a pioneer, and few have longer been identified with the interests of this community. His grandfather, Richard Wharton, after the treaty of Greenville in 1795, followed the course of empire from Virginia to Kentucky. With his family he left Clark county in that State in 1812, and emigrated to the Miami valley in Ohio. Two years later--in 1814--he came to this territory and entered the homestead previously spoken of. His son, Samuel, was the father of the subject of this sketch. The three generations of Whartons thus named were pioneers and patriots. Their cause was the cause of religion, humanity, truth, equity and freedom.
It has been well said of Aaron Wharton by one who grew up by his side, that as a boy he was kind and obliging to his parents, and as a young man he was honest and upright. These traits of character did not desert him in more mature years, but gave him that character that made him honored and respected of men. He filled various offices of public trust, and like the man, he filled them creditably. He discharged the relations of life satisfactory to his own conscience and left the world all the better for having been a part of it.
November 28, 1850, Mr Wharton was united in marriage to Elizabeth Beckett, who survives him. To this union eight children were born, two of whom are dead. Those surviving are John R., of Centerville; Lucian, of Milton; Nancy J., wife of Hugh Compton, of Galesburg, Ills.; Ida, wife of Charles Rothermel, of near Greenfield; Belle, wife of Daniel Boyer, of near Greenfield; and Theodosia, wife of W. Doddridge, of near Milton.
Besides his immediate family he leaves one sister, Mrs Geo. Ham, of Green's Fork, and four grandchildren. The funeral took place from the Lutheran church Monday morning. The services were conducted by Rev House. Mr Wharton was connected with his church for 34 years, and there was a large attendance of members and old neighbors and friends. The remains were buried in Lutheran cemetery.
The family return thanks to all who kindly assisted them during the sickness and death of a beloved and loving husband and father.
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