Civil War Soldier's Reunion.
Forever Friends!
6th KY Volunteers
October 20, 1870
Born 4/6/1850
Died 8/12/1907
Born 9/2/1844
Died 10/30/1922
LEBANON ENTERPRISE 11/3/1922
TAPS SOUND FOR CIVIL WAR VETERAN
JOSEPH WHITEHOUSE DIES SUDDENLY OF PARALYSIS AT HIS HOME AT RILEY
Joseph Whitehouse, a widely known citizen of Riley, answered the last roll call Monday night, passing away into the life beyond at 11:30 o'clock. Although in declining health for years, he was very active and on the day of his death was out mingling with friends and neighbors, seemingly in his usual health. About 10:30 o'clock Monday evening he was stricken with paralysis and expired an hour later. "Uncle Joe" as he was familiarly known by everyone was born on 9/2/1844, and was 78 years of age. He was the son of the late Henry and Malissa (Conder) Whitehouse. His life was largely spent in the eastern part of the county and for the last 8 years he was a resident of Riley. He was united in marriage to Martha E. Hourigan on 10/20/1870. She preceded him to the grave several years ago. To this union were born 11 children, 7 of whom are living. They are Mrs. John Lanham, of Aliceton; Mrs. Leo Isaacs, of near Lebanon; Mrs. W. B. Rexroat, of Lebanon Junction; J. Rufus Whitehouse, of Lebanon; J. Hobart Whitehouse, of Lebanon Junction, and Miss Fanola and William M. Whitehouse, of Riley. He was a Civil War veteran, enlisting in Co. K. 6th KY Volunteers on 7/15/1862. He served until 7/14/1865, being in service almost 3 years to the day. He was a member of the Hays-Watkins Post, G.A.R., of this city. "Uncle Joe" was beloved by a host of friends. He was a kind and affectionate father, and in his death the family has sustained an irreparable loss. During his long and useful life he had made many friends who will always remember his friendly disposition, no one being a stranger very long in his presence. He was a Christian, an exponent of righteousness who rejoiced in religion. Early in life he united with the Haysville Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at Haysville church Wednesday morning at 10am, conducted by the Rev. A. J. Pike, of Brodhead. Burial was in Haysville cemetery.
