The Muscatine Journal . . .

. . . in noticing the death of Rev. J. S. Whittlesey, Chaplain of the 11th Iowa Regiment, says that a son of his died quite recently from a wound received at the battle of Shiloh.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Friday Morning, May 16, 1862, p. 1

Died

In Durant, on Sunday, 11th inst. Rev. JOHN S. WHITTLESEY, Chaplain of the 11th Iowa regiment, aged 49 years and 6 months.

The funeral will take place at 2 o’clock to-day from his residence.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Wednesday Morning, May 14, 1862, p. 1

A Good Man Has Fallen

It is with sorrow we announce the death of the Rev. John S. Whittlesey, Chaplain of the 11th Iowa regiment.  He returned to his home in Durant a few weeks since, sick with typhoid fever and pneumonia, contracted by his exertions to aid the wounded soldiers at the battle of Pittsburg, while he himself was in feeble health.  He was a pure hearted Christian, and has fallen a martyr at his post, while faithfully discharging his duty.  Mr. Whittlesey, by his faithful correspondence, had made himself acquainted with the readers of the GAZETTE, who, with us, will regret that his pen is stilled forever.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Wednesday Morning, May 14, 1862, p. 1

Rev. J. S. Whittlesey

It is with sorry we learn, from a member of Mr. Whittlesey’s family, that that gentleman, chaplain of the 11th Iowa regiment, is now lying sick at his home in Durant, Cedar county, of typhoid fever and pneumonia, worn out by the care of so many wounded men.  We hope his recovery may be speedy.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, May 6, 1862, p. 1

Diary of Alexander G. Downing: Sunday, June 22, 1862

We had company inspection at 5 o'clock this evening. Our chaplain, John S. Whittlesey, died of diphtheria on May 11th at Durant, Iowa, and our regiment has no chaplain at present. We have no services on Sunday now, except that some of the companies occasionally have prayer meetings.

Source: Alexander G. Downing, Edited by Olynthus B., Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 54

Iowa Regiments in the Battle

By a letter received from rev. Mr. Whittlesey, Chaplain of the 11^th regiment, who accompanied the 16^th regiment from this city, we learn that the latter arrived at Savannah, Tenn., on the afternoon of the 4^th inst.  As the battle did not commence until the 6^th, this regiment no doubt was a participant.  We await with anxiety the details to learn the fate of our fellow citizens.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Friday Morning, April 11, 1862, p. 1

Durant, [Iowa,] March 12, ’62.

FRIEND SANDERS: – I learn to-day that the 11^th regiment left St. Louis on Monday last for some point down the river.  Permit me to say to friends of the regiment, that I shall start in search on Tuesday P. M. next, and will take letters, &c., if desired.

J. S. WHITTLESEY, Chaplain.

Letters for the above regiment may be left at this office. – ED. GAZ.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Thursday Morning, March 13, 1862, p. 1

A Good Man Has Fallen

It is with sorrow we announce the death of Rev. John S. Whittlesey, Chaplain of the 11^th Iowa Regiment.  He returned to his home in Durant a few weeks since, sick with typhoid fever and pneumonia, contracted by his exertions to aid the wounded soldiers at the battle of Pittsburg, while he himself was in feeble health.  He was a pure hearted Christian, and has fallen a martyr at his post, while faithfully discharging his duty.  Mr. Whittlesey, by his faithful correspondence, had made himself acquainted with all the readers of the Gazette, who, with us, will regret that his pen is stilled forever. – {Davenport Gazette

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 17, 1862, p. 2