Springs Valley Herald 
July 16, 1936

Dr. Benjamin F. Whittinghill departed this life July 5, 1936 at the advanced age of 91 years, 9 months and 12 days. Born near Dale, Indiana, Warrick County, September 23, 1844, son of William and Amanda Whittinghill.
He joined the Methodist Church early in life, after which he soon enlisted at the youthful age of 17, in Company I, 53rd regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry to fight in the war between the States. He was in several battles and on June 27, 1864 was captured by Confederate Forces and served several in several prisons, including the famous Andersonville Prison, for eight months.
He was discharged at Columbus, Ohio, June 27, 1865 and returned home, where he was united in marriage with Sophia Matilda Weller, Nov. 10, 1867, who preceded him in death September 23, 1930. To this union were born eight children, five sons and three daughters.
Soon after marriage he taught school and studied to be a doctor, in which profession he successfully served the public until his retirement at the age of 75.
The four older sons, Morton, William, Armyn and Numa have preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, Logan of near Cuzco and three daughters, Mrs. Charles Leffler of West Baden, Mrs. E. E. Ellis of Cuzco and Mrs. T. G. Ellis of West Baden. He also leaves thirty five grandchildren, thirty four great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

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