William WHITTEMORE, an esteemed resident of Sturbridge, is a native of this town, born Feb. 10, 1851, son of Dwight and Adelaide(TOURTTLELOTTE) WHITTEMORE. Dwigt WHITTEMORE, the father, was also a native of Sturbridge, born Feb. 17, 1807, and spent his life in this town. By occuptaion a farmer.His homestead included 250 acres of land. He was aso engaged in the lumber business, having a saw mill on his farm. He was very energetic and a succesful businessman. In politics he was a Democrat and in his religious views liberal. He died in Sturbridge, Ja. 2, 1881 His wife, Adelaide, was born in1809 and died in 1854. 5 children were born: Dwight T.; Stanley, Austin, James and William, of whom but William and James are now living. William WHITTEMORE, the youngest child, after receiving his education went to work as a clerk in a general store in Southbridge, MA. He subsequently obtained employment on a farm. In 1878 he bought his first property, a farm of 50 acres. Fourteen years late he purchased his present homestead, a farm of 90 acres, located in one of the pleasantest parts of the town of Sturbridge. End Part 1