Wineland - Andrew - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

The St. Louis Republican of Friday has the following in relation to the death of Capt. Wineland.

“We are pained to record the death of Capt. Andrew Wineland, late commander of the Missouri River Steamer, Omaha which even took place at his residence in this city at 10 o’clock on Tuesday evening. The news of his death created a profound sensation on the Levee. Capt. Wineland was one of the oldest, best known and most highly respected of our steam boatmen and his decease has caused a vacancy in that brotherhood which will not soon be filled.  He was by professional an engineer and had followed the fortunes of the river during his whole life.  At his death he was not far from 60 years of age, but his appearance indicated fewer winters. He is best known as the commander of the steamers El Paso, James H. Lucas and the Omaha, all Missouri river packets. He was, emphatically, a Missouri River man, having been one of the first navigators of that river and he had established an unsullied reputation in all his business relations and in the social walks of life.  His disease was typhoid fever with which he lingered three or four weeks, suffering great bodily pain which he bore with true Christian resignation and fortitude.  He was taken to his bed on the last trip of the Omaha, which boat he commanded to Sioux City and was conveyed off the boat to his residence after her arrival in this port on Sunday morning last.

Source: Cincinnati Daily Gazette 22 Oct 1859 p 8

Upper Mississippi – Another river man is gone – the veteran Capt. Andrew Wineland breathed his last in this city on Tuesday night at 10 o’clock and the flags of all the steamers in port yesterday were lowered to half mast in token of the high respect in which the deceased was held. He died of typhoid fever, aged about 55.  No words of ours can describe the sorrow with which the news of his death was received, although it was well understood that he was dangerously ill and seemed to be declining fast into the arms of death.  He was an invalid during the entire trip from this port to Sioux City and back and the command of his vessel, the Omaha, necessarily devolved upon his clerk and pilot.  After his arrival here, he was conveyed in the gentlest manner possible from the boat to his house and there, surrounded by those dearest to him, his family, he calmly breathed his last.  We believe that Capt. Wineland was a native of Kentucky.  His father, before the introduction of steamboats was engaged in the business of running produce boats down the Ohio and Mississippi to New Orleans and in common with the adventurous spirits of the time engaged in that laborious occupation could relate many hardship and hair-breadth escapes.  He started back after accomplishing one of those hazardous trips to New Orleans, but singular to relate he was never heard of more.  His subsequent fate is a mystery to this day.  His son, Andrew, we learn of first as engineer of the steamer Marion.  In the year 1828 he came to St. Louis as engineer of the Red Rover – a boat commanded by Capt. Throckmorton, now of the Florence – and filled that position to the entire satisfaction of that gentleman who preserved a warm friendship for him throughout life.  He was afterwards on the Phoenix and we hear of him subsequently as commander of the Henry Bry which was engaged in plying from this port – sometimes to New Orleans and sometimes up to Missouri.  This boat he built.  He afterwards commanded the Fairaway and Elpaso in the Missour river built the James H. Lucas and commanded his last boat, the Omaha.  His career has been a useful one and his mode of life simple, quiet and exemplary.  He was warmly esteemed by all who knew him and many tears will fall to his memory.  The news of Capt. Wineland’s death cause profound sorrow and the steamboat officers showed their respect for the deceased in a heartfelt manner. The Lucas and another boat, besides lowering their flags were partly shrouded in crepe.  This was a touching token.  The Lucas was Capt. Wineland’s favorite boat and still wears the horns she won under his control.  The funeral service will take place today at 3 o’clock pm. In the 2nd Baptist Church, southwest corner of Sixth and Locust Streets and the mournful procession will be from thence to the Bellefountaine Cemetery, where the last sad duties are to the performed and his remains hid from mortal sight.  

Source: Brownville Nebraska Advertiser Nov 10, 1859 p 2

The friends of the stammer Omaha in this upper country and there are many will be pleased to know that, practically, she will not change hands in consequence of the death of her popular commander, Capt. Wineland. The following we clip from the St. Louis Bulletin of the 3d: Yesterday one-half of the fine steamer Omaha one of the most popular packets that ever traveled the upper Missouri was purchased by Mr. Jewet Wilcox, Mr. PS Ray and Mr. CH Avis. The half thus disposed of was owned by the late Capt. Wineland and WA Bennett.  It was sold at the rate of $18,000 for the whole boat. The three gentlemen who have thus become owners in the Omaha are experienced river men and most polite and accommodating steamboat officers.  Of Mr. Wilcox known so favorably as he is it is almost unnecessary for us to speak. For the past 5 year engaged as chief clerk in the upper Missouri trade, the two first on the steamer Genoa with Capt. Throckmorton and the last three with the lamented Capt. A Wineland on the Omaha he has by his upright and honorable course won hosts of friends both in this city and along the river.  Mr. Ray has been with Capt. Wineland for the past 7 years in the capacity of mate, a safe guarantee of his capacities as a steamboat man and his uprightness as a man.  Mr. Avis has also been with Capt. Wineland for the past 8 years. Thus three of our deceased friend’s employees and most reliable associates have taken the place he so long and honorably held. Under such circumstances we have no fear of the future of the stammer Omaha…

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