Return to J. W. Whitbeck, Watkins, N.Y.
DIGITAL ONLY. John W. Whitbeck was born in May 1849 in Loch Berlin, Wayne County, NY to Dr. Henry D. Whitbeck (1823-1901) and Sarah M. Whitbeck (1822-1897). John like many around the country, lied about his age claiming to be 18 when he joined the military during the Civil War. John was in fact just 14 years old. He joined New York Company A 9th Heavy Artillery in 1863 and was mustered out in 1864.
In 1872, John married Mary E. Glanville (1850-1928). He then attended school to become a dentist which was his profession until he passed. on 16 July 1919 in Interlaken, NY, John passed away. John and Mary had no children.
Cabinet card. Photographer is Payne, Watkins, N. Y.
Return to J. W. Whitbeck, Watkins, N.Y.
DIGITAL ONLY. John W. Whitbeck was born in May 1849 in Loch Berlin, Wayne County, NY to Dr. Henry D. Whitbeck (1823-1901) and Sarah M. Whitbeck (1822-1897). John like many around the country, lied about his age claiming to be 18 when he joined the military during the Civil War. John was in fact just 14 years old. He joined New York Company A 9th Heavy Artillery in 1863 and was mustered out in 1864.
In 1872, John married Mary E. Glanville (1850-1928). He then attended school to become a dentist which was his profession until he passed. on 16 July 1919 in Interlaken, NY, John passed away. John and Mary had no children.
Cabinet card. Photographer is Payne, Watkins, N. Y.