Charles Goodrich Whiting

1842–1922 (age 80)

Biography

Charles Goodrich Whiting was born in 1842 and lived through moments that reshaped the nation, dedicating his energies to helping Springfield maintain its sense of community amid those changes. He balanced work and public-minded interests with grace, cultivating relationships across different spheres of city life.

Those who knew him recall his quiet generosity and the trust he inspired, and his memory is honored by his family and neighbors at Springfield Cemetery.

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