Dr. Clutter Dies At Advanced Age

Dr. William H. Clutter, age 79 years, an "89'er" and one of Oklahoma's pioneer citizens, died at his home 18 West Seventh street, Wednesday night after a lingering illness of more than two years. He was one of the oldest Oklahoma City residents, coming here in April 1889.

Dr. Clutter was born in Bourbon, Ky., in 1832, but his family later removed to Illinois, where he resided until the outbreak of the civil war. He early began the study of medicine, and when the struggle between the north and south broke out, Dr. Clutter enlisted in the 84th (or 64th) Illinois with the rank of captain. He later served in the 81st Illinois and the 38d Wisconsin regiments, passing trough the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Tupelo and Blue river. After the war he went to Kansas and thence to Oklahoma.

Dr. Clutter was a Mason, prominent worker in the G.A.R., member of the Knights of Pythias, ex-president of the Oklahoma Medical society, city health commissioner and former coroner of Oklahoma county. He is survived by a daughter. The Masonic organization will conduct the funeral, which will be held Friday afternoon from the residence, the Rev. J. H. O. Smith officiating. Interment at Fairlawn.

Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
April 15, 1911 page 3

Dr. W. H. Clutter Funeral

Funeral services over the body of Dr. W. H. Clutter, 79 years old, who died at his home, 18 West Seventh street, Wednesday night, were held at the family residence Friday afternoon, under the direction of the Masonic lodge. Rev. J. H. O. Smith preached the funeral sermon. Interment was at Fairlawn.

Contributed by Marti Graham, October 2003. Information posted as courtesy to researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.