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Facts and Events
Nathan grew up on his fathers farm and learned the trade of farming. In 1842 he came to Jefferson county and found work working on a farm. He later bought the farm he was working on and lived there the rest of his life. He started with 51 acres and later bought adjoining land to bring the farm up to 111 acres.
In 1862 Nathan enlisted in Company B, New York Heavy Artillery. After four months service he was discharged due to impaired health. He received a pension for his disabilities.
Nathan was a Republican in his political dealings.
Nathan married the widow of his cousin Albert. Nathan and his family are members of the Seventh Day Baptist Church.
Source: Genealogical and Family History of Jefferson Co, NY - Oakes - Allen Co Lib
Source Information:
Census Place Rodman, Jefferson, New York
Family History Library Film 1254839
NA Film Number T9-0839
Page Number 127B
References
- United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432).
1850 census Rodman, Jefferson, NY p 453 shows:
Nathan G. Whitford, 36, farmer, $3500, b NY
Charlotte, 27, b NY
Albert O., 7, b NY
Nathan A., 10/12, b NY
Dexter Green, 49, laborer, b NY
Matilda Green, 14, NY
- United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9).
1880 United States Census
Marital Birth B-place
Name Rel Status Sex Race Age place Occup Fa Mo
Nathan WHITFORD Self M M W 60 NY Farmer NY NY
Charlotte WHITFORD Wife M F W 57 NY Keeping House NY NY
Jesse WHITFORD Son S M W 18 NY At Home NY NY
- ↑ The Sabbath Recorder . (New York City, New York; later Plainfield, N. J.)
71:18:575, October 30, 1911.
In Adams Center, N. Y., October 10, 1911, Nathan G. Whitford, aged 91 years, 10 months, and 16 days.
Nathan was the son of Jesse and Olive Whitford and was born in the town of Alfred, N. Y., November 24, 1819. When he came to this country he came on foot. He worked two or three seasons for Major Edward Whitford and was married to the widow of Albert Whitford, Charlotte Heath Whitford, January 5, 1845. To this union there were born two sons, Aldro and Jesse. Jesse lives upon the old homestead.
He united with the Adams Center Seventh-day Baptist Church, May 4, 1845, with which he held a continuous and honored membership till called to the church above. He was honored with the position of deacon and was ordained to this sacred place, December 4, 1880. He was a sturdy man in mind and body. He enlisted in the War of the Rebellion and was a member of the Tenth N. Y. Heavy Artillery till honorably discharged because of continued sickness.
On the morning of October 10 he fell asleep to awake in the eternal life. Mr. Whitford has left an example of industry and sturdy manhood for all who knew him. He was a member and loyal supporter of the Grange. In his departure one of the pioneer of men is gone. Soon, all too soon, will this class of men be gone from among us. Mr. Whitford was much interested in all the work of the denomination and kept his eye upon all conditions even to the last, always giving aid where he thought a real need was manifest. In his death the family has suffered a loss of a loving father, the church a faithful and loyal supporter, and the community a kind and respected neighbor. Burial services were held from the late residence, and the very large concourse of people present spoke of the place he filled in the hearts of the people of the community. The services were conducted by the pastor.
E. A. W.
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