Columbus Daily Enquirer, Georgia
26 February 1909
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JOHN R. WHITEHEAD DIES IN ALBANY
One of the Most Prominent Citizens and Business Men Passes Away Suddenly
Albany, Ga., Feb 25 -- John R. Whitehead, one of the most prominent citizens of Albany, died suddenly at nine o'clock last night.
Mr. Whitehead returned from a hunting trip at 7 o'clock. When his automobile stopped at his gate his companions found him unconscious. He was carried to his room, but never regained consciousness. His death was due to diabetes. He is survived by a wife and two children.
Mr. Whitehead was president and general manager of the Georgia Cotton company, chairman of the county commissioners, a member of the Albany water and electric commission, vice-president of the Albany Trust company, besides being director in several banks and numerous other leading business enterprises.
The deceased was born in Richmond county in 1856 and came to Albany from Savannah in 1887. He organized the Georgia Cotton company in 1890 and made it one of the largest cotton firms in the south.
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