(VI) John WHITNEY, son of Capt. Nathan WHITNEY (V) was born in Westminster, Mass. He married Elizabeth STEARNS, daughter of Josiah and Abigail (EMERSON) STEARNS, on Dec. 31, 1793. He settled on the first lot bought by his father, #90, and built the house now in use as a summer home by the WHITNEY family of Worcester. He died at the early age of 32 years, on June 25, 1802. His widow married James WALKER, who died without issue. She married (3rd) to Luke WARREN, of Hubbardston, by whom she had 4 children. She died Oct. 30, 1838, age 68. The children of John and Elizabeth (STEARNS) WHITNEY were: #1 John born Jan. 15, 1795, died Feb. 22, 1796 #2 John (2nd of name) born Feb. 20, 1797 #3 Betsy born May 3, 1799 and married on April 30, 1829 to Thomas MERRIAM, and resided at Westminster and they had 3 children. She died July 15, 1888. (VII) John WHITNEY, son of John WHITNEY (VI) was born in Westminster, Mass. He succeeded to his father's estate and lived upon it all his life. He married Lydia ALLEN, daughter of Deacon Ephraim ALLEN of Hubbardston, Mass. on Sept. 30, 1821. They had a family of 8 children, all of whom were of excellent character ad reputation. He was greatly interested in the education of his children, fitted up a school room in his house, and maintained a private school, the advantages of which were shared by many children besides his own. He became a Baptist in middle life and joined the church. Later he was chosen Deacon. In 1834-4 typhoid fever struck down all the members of the household. The father, mother, and 1 child died. The date of his death was March 15, 1844, age 47 and she died Dec. 19, 1843. Their children were: #1 J. Emerson born Sept. 13, 1822, married twice, resided at Grfton #2 Sumner A. born June 27, 1824, married Lura CLARK and had 3 children, he died June 20, 1850 #3 Mary born Oct. 23, 1829, married Charles M. TINLEY and had 3 daughters, she died Feb. 25, 1859 #4 Harriet born May 29, 1832, married twice, resided in Worcester and Minnesota and had 2 children #5 Edward born Aug. 12, 1834 #6 Francis S. born March 25, 1840 and died Jan. 16, 1844 #7 George Clarkson WHITNEY born Sept. 19 1842. END of PART 2 WHITNEY Family #2