SUBJECT: Witherington Cemetery Dedication Ceremonies in Conecuh County, AL on Nov. 5, 2005 I would hope that the below 1860 obit for Daniel E. Witherington can be read by one of the Daughters of 1812, while presiding at the dedication ceremony at Witherington Cemetery (CR #22) on Nov. 5. The fact that Daniel served with General Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans is a very significant historical factor!!! Bill King ________________________________________ Obit Copied from an Undated 1860 Newspaper Obit found in the Witherington Family Bible..... DANIEL E. WITHERINGTON NOV 10 1827 AUG 29 1890 Private, Louisiana Militia War of 1812 "DANIEL WITHERINGTON died very suddenly at his residence in Conecuh County, Alabama. Mr. Witherington was a soldier under General Jackson and he helped to gain the noble victory at the Battle of New Orleans. He was one of the first settlers of Conecuh County, and was much respected by all who knew him; but the Angel of Death visited him while he was slumbering, in his usual health, and carried him away from time to eternity, without even a struggle. So an old soldier, a good citizen, a kind husband and an affectionate father is no more. C.W.S." Notes: The initials "CWS" would indicate that the obit was written by Cornelius W. Somerall, husband of Mary Haseltine Witherington (4th child of Daniel E. Witherington). Daniel was the son of WILLIAM WITHERINGTON, JR (Ensign in Missississippi Territory Militia, 17th Regiment, during the War of 1812) Daniel was the grandson of WILLIAM WITHERINGTON, SR (Patriot, American Revolution) ------------------- Also: From research of Virginia Witherington: Undated Letter to the Conecuh Weekly Star. "Dear Sir: You will please insert the following in the Weekly Star, if you see fit. DANIEL WITHERINGTON died very sudden at his residence in Conecuh County, on Tuesday morning the 21st of August, 1860. Aged 65 years, 1 month and 15 days." Bill King BillKing@houston.rr.com