Person:Arthur Whittaker (1)

I have Arthur and Mozetta married on 20 Dec 1895. Raymond Whittaker states that they were married on 30 Decembesr 1895. Find the Marriage License to see when it was issued.

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This information was derived from the family records of Arthur and Mozetta Smith Whittaker which was kept by Mary Whittaker Sewell.

Arthur Whittaker:

9-24-37

Obituary Scrapbook Arthur Whittaker CIRCLEVILE--Largely attended services were held at the High School here Saturday for Arthur Whittaker, 75, who died at a Richfield hospital Wednesday, Sept. 22, of pneumonia. Friends and relatives came from far and near, the floral offerings were in abundance. He married Mozetta Smith of Circleville, Utah, on December 30, 1895. His survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Leah Wood and Mrs. Allie Gottfredson; three sous, Louring, Rex and Guy Whittaker, all of Circleville. One of Mr. Whittaker's daughters died last spring. Brothers and sisters surviving are Mrs. Martin C. Dalton, Taylor Whittaker and George Whittaker of Circleville; John Whittaker of Leadore, Idaho; Mrs. J. M. Sewell of Phoenix Ariz., and Mrs. E. C. Cheney of Calgary, Canada. Bishop James L. Whittaker, nephew of the deceased, conducted the services. Prayers were offered by W. Ellis Bay, of the stake presidency, and Charles R. Dalton. The opening and closing songs, "O My Father" and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," were sung by the ward choir and special musical selections were rendered as follows: Funeral marches on the violin, Judd Haycock. accompanied by the piano; vocal solo, "Hold Thou My Hand," Mrs. Mary Thomas Shurtz, Essalante; violin solo, "The End of a Perfect Day," Miss Gledhill, Richfield; vocal solos, "O Dry Those Tears" and "Rest in the Lord," Mrs. McQuarrie, Richfield, and vocal solo, "Home on the Range," by William Horton, a nephew of deceased. Another nephew, John Paul Fullmer, gave a sketch of the life of Mr. Whittaker. The speakers were as follows: Former presidents of the Garfield Stake, Charles E. Rowan and Thomas A. King, of Provo and Escalante, and Frank Tolton, Beaver, and Bishop Whittaker. The grave, in the Circleville Cemetery, was dedicated by former Bishop Henry Sudweeks. Mr. Whittaker was born at Greenville, Beaver County. Utah, on April 17, 1862, a son of James C. and Mary Ann Arthur Whittaker. He is said to have been the first baby born in Greenville. From there the family moved to Beaver, where they remained for a short time and then came to Circleville. Their first home here was by the side of the Sevier River about half way between here and Junction. In 1895 Arthur married Miss Mozetta Smith and they moved into Circleville, where they have resided since. They were the parents of three sons and three daughters: Louring, Rex and Guy Whittaker, and Mrs. Leah Wood, Mrs. Allie Gottfredson and Miss Tennes see Whittaker, all of Circleville, until the death of Tennessee. which occurred last spring. Mr. Whittaker was a successful sheep and cattle man and was vice president of the Richfield Commercial and Savings Bank, for many years. Besides his wife and children he is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Nellie Dalton, Circleville; Mrs. Mary Sewell, Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Louie Cheney, Cardston, Canada; also three brothers: Taylor and George Whittaker, Circleville, and John Whittaker, Leadore, Idaho. GREENVILLE WARD, of Beaver Stake, Beaver Co., Utah, consists of the Latter-day Saints residing in the village of Greenville and also a few families residing in the immediate neighborhood. The village is situated on a flat about a quarter of a mile north of Beaver Creek or half a mile northwest of where North Creek enters into Beaver Creek. Greenville is five miles southwest of Beaver, the county seat and the headquarters of the Beaver Stake, 27 miles southeast of Milford, the nearest railroad station, 36 miles north of Parowan, Iron Co., and 257 miles by the main traveled road southwest of Salt Lake City. The principal street of Greenville runs east and west. Nearly all the people are engaged in farming and stock raising, and the farming lands and gardens are irrigated from Beaver Creek, North Creek and Dry Creek. The ward has a fine meeting house, a brick building, 25 x 42 feet, erected in 1884. This building is also used for school and social purposes. That part of Beaver Valley in which Greenville is situated was for a number of years used as a herd ground by the settlers of Beaver, but it was not settled until 1861 when Samuel James Edwards and family located there. The first house in Greenville was moved from Beaver. Bro. Edwards had charge of the settlement from the beginning and presided until March 21, 1869, when Greenville (which hitherto, together with Adamsville, had constituted the "Third Ward") was organized as a separate ward, called Greenville, with David B. Adams as Bishop. The name Greenville was suggested by Mrs. Ann Edward from the fact that the land in that particular part of Beaver Valley was covered with green grass. David B. Adams became the Bishop; he was succeeded in 1872 by Robert Easton, who in 1880 was succeeded by Benjamin Lillywhite, who in 1885 was succeeded by Joseph S. Morris, who in 1898 was succeeded by William Edwards, who in 1913 was succeeded by John Alma Horton, who in 1915 was succeeded by David J. Williams, who acted Dec. 31, 1930. Greenville had 175 inhabitants in 1870, 215 in 1900 and 179 in 1930.

Arthur Whittaker: Son of James Whittaker and Mary Ann Arthur. Born 17 April 1862, at Greenville, Beaver, Utah. Married Mozetta Smith, 30 December 1890. Died 22 September 1937, at Richfield, Sevier, Utah. Buried at Circleville. Baptized by Thomas B. Davis and confirmed by William Fotherinham, 18 June 1871. 1880: Laborer; living in Circle Valley. 29 March 1886: Of Circle Valley; signed Articles of Association of the Kingston Irrigation Company. 5 March 1894: Of Circleville; one of the incorporators of the East Circle Valley Canal Company, organized for "controlling and governing the East Circle Valley canal." 30 December 1895: Of Circleville. Wedding ceremony performed by J.E. Peterson; witnesses: Louie Whittaker and Charlotte C. Dalton. 6 February 1897: Of Circleville; surety for administrator's bond of Thomas C. Smith in estate of James Kittleman. 8 June 1897: One of the incorporators of the Circleville Irrigation Company, organized for "owning, controlling, managing and using waters for the irrigation of lands and for domestic purposes." 19 September 1902: Republican Convention / At the hour, 2 p.m., when this paper is ready for the press, the Republican County conventions meets for the nomination of candidates. The paper will be held for results, but only the barest details can be given. Convention was called at 2 o'clock but the warm contention between the supporters of J.E. Peterson and Wm. E. White for Representative, hld the opening until after 3 o'clock. / Horace Morrill, county chairman, called convention to order. Wm. E. White was elected temporary chairman, and Harry L. Mills temporary secretary. / Committees of three each were appointed on credentials, permanent organization and platform and resolutions. / Committee on credentials reported the following named delegates as being entitled to seats: ... Circleville-J.E. Peterson, Wm. Johnson, Heber D. Wiley, Chas. Wiley, Jos. Betenson, Arthur Whittaker, Wm. Stewart, Wm. Allen, Alfred Jensen, Jos. Stewart, Richard Robinson. ... Mr. Peterson generously gave to Mr. White his votes, and he was nominated by acclimation for representative to the legislature. It is regretted that space will permit only of the names of the candidates, which are as follows: / Commissioners, Jas. E. Peterson, Jas. Long, jr., and Walter Gleave; Assessor, Chas. Heinhold; Clerk, Horace Morrill; Attorney, E.E. Sprague; Recorder, J.S. Baler, jr.; Sheriff, Chas. Morrill; Treasurer, R.A. Allen.(PFL) 1903-04: Farming 240 acres (value: $3,060), at Circleville.60 6 November 1905: One of the incorporators of the Circleville Amusement Company, a corporation "for the purpose of owning, controlling and managing Amusement Halls, Boweries, Race Tracks, Race Horses, and beautifying and improving the grounds for amusement purposes. 1908-09: Farming 260 acres (value: $3,510), in Circleville.22 20 May 1909: Of Circleville; named in list of owners of Piute County Cheese Factory Company, in Articles of Incorporation. Vice president of company. 1911-12: Farming 450 acres (value: $7,500), at Circleville.68 30 May 1913: Mr. J.C. Whittaker is having a new coat of paint put on his house and Mr. Arthur Whittaker is going to have a new barn.(PP) 1914-15: Of Circleville; farming 450 acres (value: $7500).52 4 May 1916: Tom Sevy of Panguitch and Arthur Whittaker of Circleville were Marysvale visitors Tuesday. 1916-17: Farming 735 acres (value: $8960), at Circleville.92 1918-19: Farming 528 acres (value: $23,213), at Circleville.23 1920: Farmer, home farm; living in Circleville; can read and write.4 1920-21: Farming 978 acres (value: $39,813), at Circleville.73 1922-23: Farming 665 acres (value: $15,489), at Circleville.24 1924-25: Farming 967 acres (value: $35,634), at Circleville.25 15 August 1930: Arthur Whittaker of Circleville was doing business in Junction on Tuesday. 15 August 1930: Miss Marjorie Sweeny is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Whittaker of Circleville.(PCN) 14 November 1930: J.C. and Arthur Whittaker of Circleville were business visitors in Richfield on Friday. 2 March 1934: Arthur Whittaker was a business visitor in Junction and Marysvale one day last week. A few years before Tennie's death, Arthur's brother Tiffer died very suddenly and left no will to his vast estate. Of course, they had lots of trouble and expense in settling his affairs. So Arthur decided to avoid some of this trouble by dividing some of his property among his children while he was here. So one day he and his lawyer divided part of his property to his three sons and three daughters. He gave them a good start in life. The girls received an equal share with the boys. Some men believe that their sons should receive the property when the father passes on and that the girls must rely on their husbands for their support. But Arthur believed that all his children, both sons and daughters, should have equal shares. He was surely a wonderful father.Life went on very pleasantly for Arthur and Mozetta and their children and grandchildren, all enj;oy life day by day. One thing Mozetta had desired all her life was as follows. She loved her husband and children very dearly and had faith in the doctrines of the church, believing that a man and wife must be married and sealed for eternity in the House of the Lord, or the temple and that their children must be sealed to them in order for them to be a family in the hereafter. She pleaded with Arthur to take her to the temple, but he just couldn't see it as his devoted wife did, so he kept putting it off. But the time came when he could see differently, could see as Mozetta did and wanted to live so that he could take her to the temple. After Tennie's death, Arthur felt differently about things pertaining to Eternal Life. Many times he would wend his way down to his old home where Rex and Elva were living and help Elva in her garden or do any light work she wanted done. He seemed to take a delight in helping her. Elva says, "I missed Grandpa so much after he died, missed his govial companionship and his helping hand." During the summer of 1936 Arthur did not feel up to par and, being over three score and ten years, he thought he had better beon the safe side regarding his financial affairs. So he called his lawyer, V. Erickson, and made his will and deposited it in his safe for further reference. The summer of 1937 after Guy and Phyllis were married in the spring, Arthur was not himself. He seemed to lose interest in his work, seemed to be tired all of the time. Mozetta was so worried about him. At last they called a doctor to check him over. Ther faithful doctor Gray McQuarried was off on a trip going around the world. So they consulted his brother Dr. Bruce McQuarried. He did not seem to think there was anything wrong with Arthur.As time went on, Arthur did not feel any better. His appetite was very poor. The first part of September, he was very ill. Mozetta called Dr. Lowe from the Richfield Hospital. He came and immediately took Arthur to the hospital. He and Dr. Bruce McQuarrie and two trained nurses did all they could for him. But he did not seem to improve. The morning of the 21 September he lay in a coma. The next morning he was no better. His faithful wife had been near his bedside all the time, but this morning his faith wavered and she called all her children and Arthur's sister Mary and others were present. She offered a prayer of resignation to Our Father in Heaven, dedicating him to God in a very humble way, asking God to spare him and restore him to health if possible but for God's will to be done in his behalf. Arthur remained the same in a coma untill about a half hour later, this lovely courageous woman sat by his bedside and took Arthur's hand in hers and talked so lovingly to him, saying she would love to go with him, but she could not as she had to stay and carry on. Many other things she said, but closed by saying, "Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye." Arthur seemed to have been waiting for her to speak these fareweel words, for in about five minutes, he was gone. This noble spirit had left this mortal tabernacle on 22 September 1937. Mozetta sent telegrams to Arthur's brother John Whittaker in Leadore, Idaho and his sister Louise in Blackfoot, Idaho, and to others closer in.About five o'clock the undertakers had the remains all dressed in a beautiful white suit and other articles of clothing in one of the best caskets money could buy-- and all was ready for the last ride to Arthur's old home where sorrowing friends and neighbors welcomed him back again. They laid him in his lovely living room, and soon the good neighbors had the room full of beautiful flowers as a token of love for their friend Arthur. Telegrams came to this lovely mother from the Richfield Commercial Bank, many influential friends, and big business firms, from the president of the Garfield Stake, From Charles /// [p161], president of the Garfield Stake, and many others. Arthur's sister Louie came from Blackfoot, Idaho. His brother John was unable to come, but John's daughter Ella Lipe and husband made the trip. Mary Sewell, Arthur's sister, was already there. She took a trip to Circleville in August and remained with Arthur and Zettie untill after the funeral. Saturday 25 September, the day set for the funeral was a beautiful day, full of bright sunshine. The hearse came, and Arthur left his old home forever. The meeting house was full of relatives and friends. They came from Idaho and from all parts of Utah to pay their respects to their relatives and friends and to honor Sister Whittaker and her family in their bereavement. The casket was almost covered with a green blanket of real moss and leaves mingled with tiny flowers. The floral offerings were many, their color and perfume filling the house of mourning with love, honor, and respect for Arthur Whittaker and for the bereaved family. The program was as follows.

Bishop James L. Whittaker, Presiding "O My Father" by the choir Invocation, W. R. BayBiographical Sketch of the Life of Arthur Whittaker by John Paul Fullmer Vocal Solo "The Night Comes On" by Mary Shortz Remarks by Charles W. Rowarr Jr. Violin Solo "A Perfect Day" by Evelyn Gledhill Remarks by President Thomas A. King Vocal Solo "O! Dry Those Tears" by Mrs. Bruce McQuarried Remarks by Brother J.F. Tolton from Beaver City Vocal Solo "Home on the Range" by William Horton Remarks by Bishop James L. WhittakerVocal solo "Wait patiently for the Lord, and He shall give thee they heart's desire" by Mrs. Bruce McQuarrie "I Know That My Redemmer Lives" by the choir Benediction, Charles R. Dalton All of the speakers spoke of the sterling qualities of the deceased and asked God's blessings on the all those who mourned.

A Retreat Written by John Paul Fullmer

There will always be a memory o Of the uncle I once knew With a heart so kind and gentle And the strength to try and do; And once he told a story Of a place, I know not where; A retreat where reall contentment Existed everywhere.

He loved the fertile valley, The mountains and the plains. He lived for the early morning And the wildbirds' sweet refrain. But the greatest joy God gave him Was in looking back On a well spent life, but common Since he never asked for fame.

And now he's gone to his retreat, And it's not so far away-- It could be a waving wheatfield, Or a madow of wild hay, Where a lowing herd of cattle Or a sheep bell from the hill Would add to peace and happiness In the valley where all is still.

In the hearts of his dear loved ones, He's alive on earth today, For his image engraved so deeply Will forever stay. God will lead him to a secluded valley Where Paradise is sweet. And that, I'll say, is heaven Where all earthly mortals meet. The song "Home on the Range" as sung by Bill Horton was so appropriate, for Arthur loved the great outdoors. Let us read it.

Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam, Where the deer and the antelope play Where seldom is heard a discouraging word And the skies are not cloudy all day.

Where the air is so pure, the gophers /[p164]? so free The breezes so balmy and light That I would not exchange my home on the range For all of the cities' bright lights.

Oh, give me al and, where the bright diamond sands Flow leisurely down the stream; Where the gradeful white swan goes gliding along Like a maid in a heavenly dream.

Home,homeon the range, where the deer and the antelope play Where seldom is heard a discouraging word And the skies are not cloudy all day. After the services were over, a large cortege followed the remains to the Circleville Cemetary, where loving hands lowered the body into a vault by the side of Tennessee. The dedication prayer ws offered by Henry L. Sedgwicks. Arthur Whittaker was buried the 25 September 1937 to await the morning of the first resurrection when he will come forth crowned with glory and eternal life. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened ... and the dead were judged out of the books. And the sea gave up the dead, which were in it, and death and hell delivered up the dead, which were in them, and they were judged, every man, according to their works. (Revelations 22:-13)

Insert of pictures from p 173-174Other pictures pp 171-209 should be inserted as appropriate through this section of Arthur W's history

The following poem is dedicated to Arthur and Mozetta, for they were buddies or companions for forty-two years, sharing each other's sorrows, sharing each other's joys, all through the years.

My Buddy

    by Walter Donald

Life is a book that we study, Some of its leaves bring a sigh. There it was written, my buddy, That we must part, you and I. Buddies through all of the gay days, Buddies when something went wrong. I wait alone through the gray days, Missing your smile and your song.

Nights are long since you went away, I think about you all through the day. My buddy, my buddy, nobody quite so true, Miss your voice, the touch of your hand Just long to know that you understand, My buddy, my buddy, Your buddy misses you.

1.   Julia M. Bowman.
2.   The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R) Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998 (28).
3.   The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R) Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998 (29).