Laura WHIPPLE
1871 Death of her father

Auburn Daily Bulletin
Auburn, New York
Friday, February 2, 1871

DEATH AT THE WATCH HOUSE—CORONER'S INQUEST — Last night about 7 o'clock, and old man was discovered near the Water Works apparently exhausted and unable to speak. Mr. Goss was telegraphed to, to send up a back and policeman, and Officers Fullmer and Flynn started at once.

The man appeared unable to speak, and was brought to the watch house and cared for there. About 11 o'clock he gave his name to Officer Fullmer as Marshall Whipple, and as he seemed unwell, Officer Bennett went for Dr. Armstrong, who prescribed for him.

This morning, about 6 o'clock, Officer Tobin found him in a dying condition, and Dr. Brinkerhoff was called at once. He expired in about half an hour, and the jury summoned by Coroner Foster brought in a verdict of death from exposure. We learn from Mr. L. W. Young, of Springport, that Mr. Whipple was a resident of a place about half a mile from that village called Hamburg. He was nearly 80 years of age, and resided with his wife and two married sons.

On Wednesday he went to the residence of Mrs. Thomas Miles, distant about 1 1/ 4 miles, to treat a sick cow. It was late when he was read to start for home, and Mr. Miles offered to take him in his wagon. While getting ready to drive over, the old man started off, and it is supposed in trying to reach home across lots, lost his way and wandered about until found as described last night. He was last seen yesterday near Mr. George J. Letchworth's but there was nothing in his manner to attract special attention.



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