Allen Clark Whitford, son of Rev. O. U. and Euphemia (Allen) Whitford, born December 24, 1870, at New Market, N. J., died at his home in Westerly, R. I., March 29, 1937.
He came to Westerly in 1884, when his father became pastor of the Pawcatuck Seventh Day Baptist Church. After he was graduated from Westerly High School, he attended Milton College for two years; he then returned to Westerly and entered the employ of C. B. Cottrell & Sons Co., remaining for forty-three years.
Mr. Whitford was an active member of the Pawcatuck Church, and for fourteen years was clerk. He served as a member of the Board of Managers of the Seventh Day Baptist Missionary Society for some fifteen years.
On June 22, 1904, he was united in marriage with Miss Etta Jenks. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Kenneth C. and Allen O. Whitford; and two grandchildren, all of Westerly. There are also a nephew, a niece, and brother-in-law, Dean Alfred E. Whitford of Alfred, N. Y.
Pastor Harold R. Crandall officiated at farewell services. Interment was in River Bend Cemetery. H. R. C.
