Leonard Whitney
1808-Dec. 12, 1880
Niles Republican, Thursday, December 16, 1880, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Deacon Leonard Whitney died at his home in Lincoln township on the 13th inst. He was an old citizen of Niles, and was buried here beside his wife, yesterday, in Silver Brook cemetery. Mr. Whitney came to Niles in 1836, and remained here until 1857, when he removed to Lincoln township, where he had since lived. When he was in this city he was a leading member and deacon of the Congregational church, and an active business man, engaged in some manufacturing. He is well remembered by the older settlers.
Niles Democrat, Saturday, December 18, 1880, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Deacon Leonard Whitney died at his home in Lincoln township on Monday last. His remains were brought to Niles and buried beside those of his wife in Silver Brook cemetery. Mr. Whitney was an old settler of this place and county.