> Robert S. Whitman - 1941 From the collection of Heather Montgomery > Bridgewater, May 14 - In the passing of Robert Starrett Whitman, 89, > which occurred last night at the home of his sister, Mrs. Adelia Reeves, > Bridgewater, lost one of its most respected citizens. The late Mr. Whitman > at the age of 16, lost his eyesight. He bore his affliction with great > fortitude. In his younger days he operated a grist mill near his home, as > well as engaged in farming, but in later years his time was occupied in > farming. He was an interesting conversationalist and loved by all who knew > him. > The deceased, who was born at Pleasant River, Queens Co., Feb. 17th., > 1852, the son of Robert Starrett and Lydia Waterman Whitman, was one of a > family of eight children. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Adelia Reeves, > with whom he resided, and Mrs. Blanche Whitman Towers, of Brockton, Mass., > who recently visited her brother and returned to her home a week ago. > Predeceasing him were four brothers, James, Allister, Whitfield and Judson, > also one sister, Augusta, Mrs. Wentzell, who died about three months ago. > The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the home of Robert C. > Reeves, the Rev. R. E. Whitney, pastor of the United Baptist Church, of > which the deceased was a member, conducting the services. Interment will be > in Brookside cemetery.