Do you have any vital records for Milton Whitney m. Lydia Cleveland, son of Asa Whitney? [email protected] wrote: WHITNEY-D Digest Volume 05 : Issue 81 Today's Topics: #1 Bertram Cecil Whitney-Detroit Soci ["James Whitney" #2 Mary Kedall ["Miles Fowler" Administrivia: To unsubscribe from WHITNEY-D, send a message to [email protected] that contains in the body of the message the command unsubscribe and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. ______________________________Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 12:02:18 -0400 From: "James Whitney" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: Bertram Cecil Whitney-Detroit Society Blue Book ,1911 Recently was browsing "DAU's Blue Book for Detroit" published in 1911 showing the social "elite' of Detroit,Michigan and discovered a listing for Mr. Bertram Cecil Whitney and his wife Beatrice Larned. Additional research yields the following: B.C. Whitney and his wife maintained homes in Detroit and New York, New York. He had servants, chauffeur, cook and all the trappings of great wealth. He is listed in 1910 and 1920 as a owner of theaters. No children listed. Bertram was born in Jan. 1870 and was the son of a pioneer Michigan family. His line is as follows: B.C. Whitney(Clark,William,Joshua,Joshua,Joshua,Richard,Richard,John). No additional data was found. What was his fate? Any heirs left from this line? James E. Whitney,II ______________________________Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 16:39:06 -0400 From: "Miles Fowler" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: Mary Kedall I have become curious about Mary Kedall, the wife of Thomas Whitney (son of THE John Whitney). There seems to be no certainty about her. Pierce thought she was actually named Kettle but he could be wrong. At ancestry.com, many people seem to think she was a Kendall and thereby trace her ancestry back to 1355. But was she a Kendall or a Kedall? Anyone have any solid information? (Some of those who have linked her to the Kendalls also think that she had half siblings born in Cambridge, Mass.--instead of the more likely Cambridge, England--between 1600-1623, when there was no Cambridge, Mass.!) Miles Fowler ________________________________________________________________ Sent via the WebMail system at mail.nexet.net Keep your fingers snappin' and your toes tappin'..........

I have become curious about Mary Kedall, the wife of Thomas Whitney (son of THE John Whitney). There seems to be no certainty about her. Pierce thought she was actually named Kettle but he could be wrong. At ancestry.com, many people seem to think she was a Kendall and thereby trace her ancestry back to 1355. But was she a Kendall or a Kedall? Anyone have any solid information? (Some of those who have linked her to the Kendalls also think that she had half siblings born in Cambridge, Mass.--instead of the more likely Cambridge, England--between 1600-1623, when there was no Cambridge, Mass.!) Miles Fowler ________________________________________________________________ Sent via the WebMail system at mail.nexet.net

Recently was browsing "DAU's Blue Book for Detroit" published in 1911 showing the social "elite' of Detroit,Michigan and discovered a listing for Mr. Bertram Cecil Whitney and his wife Beatrice Larned. Additional research yields the following: B.C. Whitney and his wife maintained homes in Detroit and New York, New York. He had servants, chauffeur, cook and all the trappings of great wealth. He is listed in 1910 and 1920 as a owner of theaters. No children listed. Bertram was born in Jan. 1870 and was the son of a pioneer Michigan family. His line is as follows: B.C. Whitney(Clark,William,Joshua,Joshua,Joshua,Richard,Richard,John). No additional data was found. What was his fate? Any heirs left from this line? James E. Whitney,II

WRG: A couple of members of the WRG have contacted both myself and Larry Tracy over the last few years about the ancestry of the Ephraim Whitney who married Polly Crocker at Machias, Washington Co., Maine on 20 June 1813. As far as I know, no one has been able to determine Ephraim's ancestry. Since it is possible that Ephraim was the child of a Whitney family living in Washingtin County who were never before eludiated, I am passing along the following information. It concerns a member of my Whitney Lineage, Nephthalim Whitney. Nep was the brother of my third-great-grandfather, Micah Whitney. Both Micah and Nep were Revolutionary War soldiers. Micah ended his service in January of 1777, but Nep served longer, probably until 1779. His intention to marry Mary Stone was published in Gorhma, Maine on 22 March 1777, probably between stints in the Army. He next appears in the 1790 Federal Census of Washington Co., Maine. He is living alone at Plantation #22, in a township west of Machias. He does not appear in any more federal censuses, and until now, nothing more was known of him. I was recently contacted by the historian John Preston, who is compiling the history of Roque Bluff, Washington Co., Maine. He has supplied be with photocopies of the deed to Nep's land, as well as the results of a legal judgement against him. These documents give us a few more facts, and lead me to believe that it may be possible that Nep was the father of Ephraim Whitney. The deed is dated 10 September 1792, and Nep paid $5.00 for 100 acres. The land became known as Nep's Point, and today is Nepp's Point in the town of Roque Bluff, Maine. It is on a point of land jutting into Englishman's Bay. The deed states that Nep had been a squatter on the land since the year 1784. Yet to be uncovered is the reason for a judgement to be handed down by the court against Nep, and in favor of Nathaniel Tracy of Newbury, Essex Co., MA. In May of 1794, the local sherrif was ordered to jail Nep until the debt of 18 pounds, 8 shilling, 4 pence plus costs was paid. Apparently, Nep must have beat feet, because the property with a house and barn erected on it was assessed for 26 pounds, 16 shillings, 4 pence and awarded to Nathaniel Tracy. We see no more of Nep after that. Perhaps he did go to jail, but more likely, he had flown the coop. Where to? Canada? What we can guess from these documents is that Nep probably had a family. The usual thing for a family man to do was to erect a house and a barn on his property. By the 1790, Nep is living alone on Plantation #22, next door to his brother, Joel. What happened to his family? I don't know. But, what I do know is that his brother Joel, who lived next door, had a son and a grandson named Ephraim. So the name is in the family. There are sure a lot of mysteries yet to be cleared up about this man and his family, but here is another possibility for the researchers looking for the father of Ephraim Whitney who married Polly Crocker. Ken Whitney Silver Spring, MD

I've "rescued" an old photograph album which appears to have belonged to members of the REDMON and JAYNE or JAYNES Family of Indiana. Photographs and other items included in the album are as follows: REDMON Family Photograph Album · Grandma REDMON “Ella”, no studio or location, 1870’s or 1880’s, woman in her 60’s or 70’s · Benjamin Franklin JAYNES “Grandpa JAYNES”, B. F. Crutchfield Studio, North Vernon, IN, 1870’s or 1880’s, man in his 60’s or 70’s Based on limited research, I believe this is a photograph of Benjamin Franklin JAYNE b. 27 Mar 1827 in IN to parents Stephen JAYNE and Elizabeth WHITNEY. · Martha JAYNES “Grandma JAYNES”, H. Hysman Studio, Tipton, IN, 1880’s, woman in her 40’s or 50’s, newspaper clipping about Mrs. B.F. JAYNE of Millersburg and her garden I did find Benjamin F. JAYNE and his wife Martha E. JAYNE living in Jackson, IN during the 1880 census. Benjamin was age 53, born in NY to NY born parents, Martha was age 44, born in KY and parents born in KY and VA respectively. Benjamin was a Minister of the Gospel. A daughter Leela Eva (I believe this is Louella JAYNE pictured in the next photo) JAYNE age 12, b. in IN, and a nephew, Oliver JAYNE age 34, a widow with a son Edgar P. JAYNE age 2 both born in IN were also living with the couple at the time of the 1880 census. · Louella & Stephen REDMON with Frank, Clarence, and Clark “Grandma and Grandpa REDMON”, Harnish Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1870’s or 1880’s, couple in their 20’s or 30’s, children 2-6 years old I find Stephen REDMAN the son of Nevil (or Neville) REDMAN living in Cicero, INC during the 1880 census. Nevil is 63 years old at the time, a widow, born in OH, A Drayman by trade whose parents were born in PA and OH respectively. His son Stephen is age 21, born in IN to OH born parents. Living with them is a daughter, Hannah REDMAN CURTIS age 28, and her two children, Nellie age 5, and Theodore N. age 2, both born in IN with their father's place of birth indicated as NY. Stephen D. REDMAN b. 25 Dec 1859 in Cicero, IN, married Ella JAYNE in the 1880's and died 21 Feb 1894. Stephen's mother was Margaret FENNELL. Stephen's son Clark REDMON was born 23 Jul 1888 and died in May 1978 in Hamilton Co., IN. The surname is spelled both REDMAN and REDMON through various documents. · Folded Envelope w/stamps and name Abraham LAUDIG, Arcadia, IN 1880 census of Jackson, IN included Abraham LAUDIG and his wife Victoria. Abraham was age 46, born in PA to PA born parents an Undertaker by trade. His wife Victoria was 35 years old, born in IN to parents born in PA and KY respectively. Living in their household at the time was a widow, Rebecca DICKOVER age 46 and her daughter, Bertha age 6. No relationship was indicated for the DICKOVER's. Records indicate that Abraham LAUDIG was b. 10 Aug 1833 and died 7 June 1898. · Lelia MURPHY, H. Hysman Studio, Tipton, IN, 1880’s, couple in their 30’s or 40’s, w/2 children 2-7 years · Unidentified Infant, Harvey Studio, Tipon, IN, 1880’s, 1 year · Manual HIENEY, O.A. Harnish Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1880’s, man in his 40 ’s · Aunt Charlotte HIENEY, O.A. Harnish Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1880’s, woman in her 40’s Emanuel & Charlotte HEINY of Noblesville, IN are included in the 1880 census along with 4 children. Emanuel is age 40, born in OH, a Teamster whose parents were both born in PA. His wife Charlotte was age 35, born in IN to OH born parents. Their children were, Harrie age 13, Orville age 12, Ida age 8, and Freddy age 1, all born in IN. · Unidentified Infant, A.J. Bruce Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1880’s, less than one year · “Aunt Ella”, snapshot with man on porch, 1920’s, both in their 40’s or 50’ s · Unidentified Females, tin type photo, 1870’s, woman in their 20’s or 30’s · Charlie & Minnie WATSON, Dryer Studio, Indianapolis, IN, 1880’s, couple in their 20’s or 30’s · Ed & Ruth HAWKINS, Art M. Wilson Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1880’s, couple in their 20’s I believe that Ed may be the son of George & Maggie HAWKINS noted later. · Esther HAWKINS and Margret Mabey H., Arms & Clark Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1890’s, little girls 1-3 years old Ester K. HAWKINS b. 31 May 1894 in IN to parents Edward Emanuel HAWKINS and Ruth A. CLARK. · Minnie WATSON, Allison Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1880’s, teens · Fairy MABEE, Arms & Clark Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1880’s or 1890’s, teens, “Aunt Ella from niece Fay” · Ida NEGLAR, Allison Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1870’s or 1880’s, teens or 20 ’s · Ed HAWKINS, Art M. Wilson Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1880’s, teens I believe that Ed is the son of George & Maggie HAWKINS noted below. · Nellie GAYE, Art M. Wilson Studio, Noblesville, IN 1880’s, teens Social Security records indicate that Nellie GAY b. 5 March 1875 died in Hamilton Co., IN in February 1969. · “Aunt Maggie & Family”, Art M. Wilson Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1880’s, parents in their 40’s or 50’s, w/5 children ages 4-16 years (boy, girl, girl, girl, boy) · Unidentified Male, J.H. Scotford Studio, Kansas City, MO, 1870’s or 1880’ s, young man in teens · “Fairy, Orivil, and Dasey”, O.A. Harnish Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1880s’ or 1890’s, boy about 10, girls in teens I believe these are members of the HAWKINS Family including Orville b. 1884 in IN the son of George & Margaret A. HAWKINS. The 1880 census of Noblesville, IN included the family of George & Maggie HAWKINS and 3 of their children, Eddie age 11, Minnie age 7, and Daisy age 2. George was 33 years old at the time, a Restaurant Owner, born in IN to PA born parents. His wife Maggie was 31 years old, born in OH to parents both born in MD. · Jewel DICKOVER, Iva Roach Studio, Cicero, IN, 1880’s, 3-4 years Jewel DICKOVER was born 2 May 1891 in Arcadia, IN the son of Benjamin Franklin DICKOVER and Fannie Adeline JAYNE. Jewel died 26 October 1945 in Utica, OH. · Newspaper clipping regarding death of child of Joseph LAUDIG of Clarksville, interment at Stony Creek cemetery Joseph B. LAUDIG was the son of Catharin LAUDIG who was a widow living in Noblesville, IN during the 1880 census along with 6 of her children. Catharin was age 42, born in IN to parents from OH and IN respectively. Her children included Mary H. age 21, Susan age 18, Nancy J. age 16, James A. age 14, Clara B. age 12, and Joseph age 10. All the children were born in IN. · Jewel, Lelia MURPHY, and Effie DICKOVER, Pike Studio, Arcadia, IN, 1880’s, 4-12 years, boy youngest Lela DICKOVER b. 26 April 1881 in Atlanta, IN was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin DICKOVER and Fannie Adeline JAYNE, she died in 1955. Effie Rebecca DICKOVER b. 11 Aug 1887 in Arcadia, IN was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin DICKOVER and Fannie Adaline JAYNE, she married Raymond MUSTON on 10 Dec 1905 at Arcadia, IN and died 24 Nov 1965. · Unidentified children, no studio or loc, 1890’s, may be same three above + smaller girl about 3 years, others 7-17 years · Frank, Clark, Clarence, Watson & Margret REDMON, no studio or loc, 1880’s or 1890’s, 3-15 years old including girl 7-8 years · Grandma & Grandpa JAYNES or JAYNE, Harvey Studio, Tipton, IN, 1880’s or 1890’s, ages 40-60 · Unidentified Infant, Arms & Clark Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1880’s or 1890’ s 3-5 months · Grandpa & Grandma JAYNES with Aunt Fanny and Grandma Ella, Baker Bros. Studio, Red Key, IN, 1880’s, Grandparents in their 60’s or 70’s, women in their 40’s or 50’s · “Will”, no studio or loc, 1890’s or early 1900’s, child about 4 yrs · Lelia DICKOVER, no studio or loc, snapshot, early 1900’s, 30’s · Fariy & Will MABEE, O.A. Harnish Studio, Noblesville, IN, 1 Feb 1897, couple in their 20’s, “To Aunt Ella” William "Will" MABEE was b. 1875 in IN, the son of Jacob L. MABEE and Rebecca DAVEE, he married Fairy HAWKINS on 17 June 1896 in Marion, IN. Fairy HAWKINS was born in 1882 in IN the daughter of George & Margaret A. HAWKINS. I'm hoping to locate someone from the family so that these wonderful old photographs can be returned to their rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

To Jo Hogle >The New A to Zax: A Comprehensive Genealogical Dictionary for Genealogists and Historians, 2nd ed. by Barbara Jean Evans p. 145 defines householder as follows: "Householder: a person who lived on property which he did not own. When found on a tax list, this indicates a resident on a particular property." This dictionary is well worth owning if you are serious about your genealogy. Margaret Swanson

Col. Nathan Whitney was also a very active Mason and founded a lodge of the Royal Arch Masons in Dixon, Illinois in 1853. Is there a source of historical information on the Masons that might include connections to the Whitney's? Greg Nickels Nathan Whitney (1791-1891) A CENTENARIAN January 22, Colonel Nathan Whitney, of Franklin Grove, Ill., celebrated his one hundredth birthday. He was born in Conway, Mass., fifteen years after the declaration of independence, and was one of the pioneer settlers of Illinois, having lived within the State for fifty-four years. Before there was a sidewalk laid in Chicago and a bridge over the river, he was appointed a commissioner to organize Lee County and established his home on its prairies. He served in the war of 1812, and was mentioned for bravery at the battle of Lake Erie. Mr. Whitney had reached the age of threescore and ten when the first gun was fired on Fort Sumter. He has seen the development of the greatest nation on the earth from feeble States harassed by foreign foes, menaced by savages upon its borders, to a country of magnificent cities, which no internal war can disrupt and no foreign foe intimidate. He received his first degree of masonry seventy-four years ago, and is probably the oldest mason in the world. We present a portrait of Colonel Whitney, his son, grandson, and great-grandson, four generations. The one hundredth anniversary of Colonel Whitney's birth was made the occasion of a gathering of prominent masons from all over the state. Nathan Whitney Chapter No. 129, Royal Arch Masons, named in honor of Father Whitney, presented him with a solid silver platter, suitably inscribed, and several hundred congratulatory letters and telegrams were received. - The Graphic. - Scientific American, 7 March 1891, page 147. www.whitneygen.org/archives/biography/nathanw.html ----- Original Message ----- From: Jan Whitaker To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 9:04 AM Subject: [WHITNEY-L] Canton, ME I came across the information that the Masonic Lodge in Canton, ME is named 'Whitney Lodge No. 167, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons". Perhaps someone out there is related to Whitneys that once lived in Canton. Jan W

Since I am unable to find anything on the internet to explain this, nor in any of my reference materials, I am hoping that one of the wise people on the Whitney list can solve this dilemma for me. I am stumped by the notation regarding one of my ancestors in a family book. It was stated that in 1667 he was a "householder". He would have been 19 and unmarried at the time. This leads me to believe that this might be some type of occupation rather than a statement of the fact that at such a young age he owned a home. His father was a carpenter and he was the oldest son, so possibly this has something to do with some type of carpentry. However his father also owned a large amount of land in the town and certainly may have given some to the son although at that young an age it just doesn't seem likely. Any help would be appreciated. Jo Hogle

All, At 09:29 PM 6/2/05, Darlene M Leonard wrote: >Hello Listers, >This is my first try at finding the parents of the above persons. I >found this information on FamilySearch. > >Alva WHITNEY b. abt 1810 NY m. abt 1836 >Marinda (HARTWICK) b. abt 1810 NY >Children: > Delos WHITNEY b. 1841, NY d. 24 Apr 1916, Mason City, Cero Gordo, >IA bur. Mason City, IA, > Elmwood Cemetery, Lot 76b > George M. WHITNEY b. 19 Feb 1837, NY d. 19 Mar 1889, Mason City, >Cerro Gordo, IA > bur. Mason City, IA, Elmood Cemetery, Lot 76b > Mary WHITNEY b. 6 Jul 1844, NY bur. 25 Feb 1922, Gar Cem, Grand >Rapids, MI > >Mary WHITNEY married John Van Patter on 31 Oct 1866, IA > John Van Patter b. 14 Mar 1842, Ogle Co., ILL d. 20 Jan 1915 >bur. Gar Cem., Grand Rapids, MI > Children were: > Datus Delos VAN PATTER b. 28 Jan 1878, SD d. Jan 1942, Olympia, >WA bur. WA > John Alva VAN PATTER b. 16 May 1873, Mason City, IA d. 27 Nov >1956 WA bur. Sunnyside > Cem., Sunnyside, Yakima Co., WA > Jarvis VAN PATTER b. 4 Jun 1884, Brule Co., SD bur. SD > Simon VAN PATTER b. 9 Jul 1871, Mason City, IA bur. Elmwood >Cem., IA > Viletta VAN PATTER b. 5 Aug 1875, Mason City, IA d. & bur. >Washington, D.C. > >It is the John VAN PATTER and Mary WHITNEY that I am most interested in. >These were my ggr-grand >parents. John Alva VAN PATTER was my gr-grandfather. He was married to >Ellen Cecelia SCALES. > >Does anyone have any information that would help me with my research of >these families? A little or a lot would be greatly appreciated. You can >either get in touch with me on the list or personally. >Thank you ahead of time, >Darlene Leonard >[email protected] This Alvah WHITNEY (actually Alvah Lewis WHITNEY) was discussed on our mailing list in 2001. See 3 Jan 2001: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/textindices/W/WHITNEY+2001+21257+F 3 Jan 2001: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/textindices/W/WHITNEY+2001+43498+F 3 Jan 2001: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/textindices/W/WHITNEY+2001+54990+F 4 Jan 2001: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/textindices/W/WHITNEY+2001+66427+F 4 Jan 2001: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/textindices/W/WHITNEY+2001+513938318+F 5 Jan 2001: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/textindices/W/WHITNEY+2001+519947487+F 5 Jan 2001: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/textindices/W/WHITNEY+2001+10552018874+F 12 Sep 2002: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/textindices/W/WHITNEY+2002+6241191480+F Note that Marinda's maiden name was HARTWELL, not HARTWICK. The final piece in the puzzle came from a family bible record: 2 Apr 2002: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/textindices/W/WHITNEY+2002+12832551959+F Alva Lewis WHITNEY was born 12 Apr 1809, son of Samuel and Sibbel (PHILLIPS) WHITNEY. Samuel was born 17 Aug 1760, and, if you believe what Alvah said in the 1880 census, http://www.whitneygen.org/archives/census/1880/extracts/ia.htm#45 Samuel was born in Connecticut. Samuel's parents were Elijah and Hannah (-----) WHITNEY, according to the bible record. There are two such couples known to me. 1. Elijah-5 WHITNEY [Daniel-4, John-3, John-2, John-1], m. Hannah COFFIN, of Boston and Roxbury, MA, d. 1792: http://www.whitneygen.org/families/johnw/john6g3.html#id513 2. Elijah WHITNEY, "of Danbury", ancestry unknown, m. Hannah (WHITNEY) BASS, widow of Jeremiah BASS. He d. ca. 1815, Leeds, ON, Canada: http://www.whitneygen.org/archives/extracts/phoenix/p0241-0245.html#1108 The latter is very likely the one in question, given the locations in which the two of them lived. Yes, this seems to be a WHITNEY marrying another WHITNEY. There are, however, problems with dates. Elijah-5 WHITNEY [Elijah-4, Richard-3, John-2, Henry-1], the alleged father of Hannah (WHITNEY)(BASS) WHITNEY, was born in 1736. His alleged grandson Samuel was born in 1760. This is impossible. Furthermore, Jeremiah BASS was a soldier in the American Revolution (1776-1783), so his widow could not be the mother of a child born in 1760. Perhaps the Hannah WHITNEY who married Jeremiah BASS was not the same one who married Elijah WHITNEY of Danbury. Possibly the latter was the sister of Elijah-5, born 1735, rather than his daughter. She and Elijah-5 had a brother Samuel-5, so the name Samuel was used in this family. This should give you a lot to work with. I hope you can find the parentage of Elijah WHITNEY of Danbury and his wife Hannah. In the meantime, we've managed to push your WHITNEY line back two more generations. Good luck in your research! Regards, Robert Mr. Robert L. Ward [email protected] http://www.whitneygen.org/home.html

Source-"Michigan Pioneer Experiences"-Published by Michigan Society of D.A.R. in 1933 Bio shown on page 52. Samuel Whitney-born in 1811 in New York Married 21 April 1836-Census lists wife-Ann-(b. 1819 N.Y.)parents born Pa. Shown as son of Isaac Whitney-born 17 April, 1770-Natick,Middlesex,Ma. Lineage as follows:Samuel(6)-Isaac(5),Jason (4),Mark (3),Benjamin (2),John (1) Census lists following children: Stephen-1837 Susan-1839 William H.-1841 Ester A.-1843 George C.-1844 Isaac M.-1846 Samuel E.-1848 Dennis Laton-1850 Milo H.-1852 Lora A.-1854 Allen S.-1857 Eugene-1860

Hello Listers, This is my first try at finding the parents of the above persons. I found this information on FamilySearch. Alva WHITNEY b. abt 1810 NY m. abt 1836 Marinda (HARTWICK) b. abt 1810 NY Children: Delos WHITNEY b. 1841, NY d. 24 Apr 1916, Mason City, Cero Gordo, IA bur. Mason City, IA, Elmwood Cemetery, Lot 76b George M. WHITNEY b. 19 Feb 1837, NY d. 19 Mar 1889, Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA bur. Mason City, IA, Elmood Cemetery, Lot 76b Mary WHITNEY b. 6 Jul 1844, NY bur. 25 Feb 1922, Gar Cem, Grand Rapids, MI Mary WHITNEY married John Van Patter on 31 Oct 1866, IA John Van Patter b. 14 Mar 1842, Ogle Co., ILL d. 20 Jan 1915 bur. Gar Cem., Grand Rapids, MI Children were: Datus Delos VAN PATTER b. 28 Jan 1878, SD d. Jan 1942, Olympia, WA bur. WA John Alva VAN PATTER b. 16 May 1873, Mason City, IA d. 27 Nov 1956 WA bur. Sunnyside Cem., Sunnyside, Yakima Co., WA Jarvis VAN PATTER b. 4 Jun 1884, Brule Co., SD bur. SD Simon VAN PATTER b. 9 Jul 1871, Mason City, IA bur. Elmwood Cem., IA Viletta VAN PATTER b. 5 Aug 1875, Mason City, IA d. & bur. Washington, D.C. It is the John VAN PATTER and Mary WHITNEY that I am most interested in. These were my ggr-grand parents. John Alva VAN PATTER was my gr-grandfather. He was married to Ellen Cecelia SCALES. Does anyone have any information that would help me with my research of these families? A little or a lot would be greatly appreciated. You can either get in touch with me on the list or personally. Thank you ahead of time, Darlene Leonard [email protected]

I came across the information that the Masonic Lodge in Canton, ME is named 'Whitney Lodge No. 167, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons". Perhaps someone out there is related to Whitneys that once lived in Canton. Jan W

I found another "stray" Whitney this past weekend. This time buried at the Waverly, KS cemetery. The family members I was with saw a grave with a huge pink peony in full bloom. We walked over to admire it and then noticed the Whitney headstone nearby. Another family member took a photo of it but I haven't received a copy yet. This is what I have now: Lucinda J. Whitney "Aunt Jinny" It was a small headstone and I would guess she was unmarried. The headstone nearest her was for a couple with the last name of BOWL. Don't know whether she was connected to this family or not. I have searched on LDS site and found a family of Whitneys in Franklin County (neighbors county Waverly is in) with a daughter named Lucinda. Will provide birth and death dates as soon as I get them. Regards, Carol Simmons

Dear Listers, This past Memorial Day weekend while showing a cousin the area in which her father grew up, we stopped at an antique mall that had a reasonably good restaurant. Afterwards, we all browsed among the antiques and I happened upon a group of photographs matted and framed together. The caption was Campbell School of Prosthetic Procedure, Kansas City, MO. There were 7 men, the last being EDWARD OTIS WHITNEY. I could hardly believe my eyes! A search on the web shows the following Edward Otis Whitney: 8927. EDWARD OTIS WHITNEY (Otis, Otis, Nathan, Jonathan, Jonathan, Jonathan, Benjamin, John),b. Quasqueton, Ia., May 29, 1860; m. at Columbus, Kas., July 3, 1889, Laura M. NORRIS, b. Aug. 17, 1869; d. Oct. 1, 1894. Res. Oswego. I don't know if this is the same Whitney or not....I have no Edward Otis Whitney in my tree (so far as I know now)...but thought it might be of interest of someone on the list. If that should be the case I would be most happy to return to the mall, which is just about 30 minutes from my home, and acquire it for him/her. Best regards, Carol Simmons

All, At 04:46 PM 5/31/05, [email protected] wrote: >In 1850, I find Daniel R. Whitney, age 6, and William R. Whitney, age 2, >youngest children of Norman K. and Mary R. Whitney, residing in >Springfield, Windsor Co., VT. Norman K. Whitney was age 39 and born in >Vermont. > >In 1840, I find Norman K. Whitney enumerated in Rutland, Rutland Co., >VT. > >I have not yet linked Norman K. Whitney to the larger Whitney families, >nor have I found current day relatives of Dannie F. Whitney, but I am >still searching! This would be Norman Knox-8 WHITNEY, born 14 Nov 1810, Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, son of Cyrus-7 and Ruth (MAYO) WHITNEY [Lemuel-6, Joshua-5, Nathaniel-4, Nathaniel-3, John-2, John-1]. Sorry not to be able to help with modern relatives, either. Regards, Robert Mr. Robert L. Ward [email protected] http://www.whitneygen.org/home.html

Can you help identify this little boy? I found the following post on the Whitney board at Rootsweb.com. In the post, a photograph of little Dannie F. Whitney is included, and it appears that the owner of the photo would like to get it back to a family member. http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=3Dmessage&r=3Drw&p=3Dsurnames.whitney&m=3D1176 Dannie F. Whitney needs to go "home" Author: Billie McNamara Date: 20 Mar 2005 6:49 AM GMT Are you looking for Dannie F. Whitney, born probably 1870-1885, who was either related to or a friend of Ethelyn Wallace -- who was possibly the daughter of Thomas and Martha Wallace of Carson City, Montcalm Co., Michigan (1880 Census)? If so, please contact me. I did a little research and posted the following reply: Re: Dannie F. Whitney needs to go "home" Author: Tim Doyle Date: 31 May 2005 1:57 PM GMT This appears to be Daniel F. Whitney, born about 1877, son of Daniel R., and Phebe A. Whitney. They were enumerated on the 1880 census in Johnstown, Barry Co., MI. Daniel R. was listed as age 36, born in Vermont. In 1870, Daniel R. Whitney was age 26 and with him was William R. Whitney, age 22, probably his younger brother. They were enumerated in Bedford, Calhoun Co., MI (though he is incorrectly indexed as Daniel C. Whitney at Ancestry.com). In 1850, I find Daniel R. Whitney, age 6, and William R. Whitney, age 2, youngest children of Norman K. and Mary R. Whitney, residing in Springfield, Windsor Co., VT. Norman K. Whitney was age 39 and born in Vermont. In 1840, I find Norman K. Whitney enumerated in Rutland, Rutland Co., VT. I have not yet linked Norman K. Whitney to the larger Whitney families, nor have I found current day relatives of Dannie F. Whitney, but I am still searching! Tim

WRG, Samuel Whitney was born in Bowdoin, Maine March 21, 1801. He was the son of Benjamin, Jr. and Mary (Polly) (Varnum) Whitney. His ancestry was: John1, Benjamin2, John3, Benjamin4, Benjamin5, Samuel. There is a Samuel Whitney listed as head of household in the 1830 Bowdoin Federal Census. Is this the same Samuel? Does anyone have any more information about this Samuel Whitney? Thanks. Ken Whitney Silver Spring, MD

At 02:38 AM 5/30/05, Carol wrote: >Hello, > I am looking for my Gr8 Grandfather George William Whitney born about > 1854 in Readfield, Maine. Died Between 1910 and 1914 in Auburn, Maine. He > married Lillian Claire? Sturtevant. I have the following kids for them....... >Helen Methyl born 6 Jan 1902 >Rose Grace born 16 Nov 1891 >Abby Estelle >Walter >Chester A. >Roy >Pearl >Flo >Elmer and >Lillian P (she may be Pearl) as i seen both names in census. >Would love any help filling in George Parents and dates of their kids. > Thank you, > Carol While I can't be sure this is the right person, I did find a candidate for you. I note that Readfield is about 12 miles west of Augusta: George W.-8 WHITNEY, born 23 Nov 1855, Augusta, Kennebec Co., ME, son of Josiah Francis-7 WHITNEY, born 23 Mar 1825, Augusta, ME, m. Mary MOORE, son of Silas-6 WHITNEY, born 23 Jun 1779, Gorham, ME, m. Elvira J. LANE, son of Josiah-5 WHITNEY, born 7 Jun 1752, Biddeford, ME, m. Elizabeth HARDING, son of Nathaniel-4 WHITNEY, born 12 Dec 1709, York, ME, m. Hannah DAY, son of Nathaniel-3 WHITENY, born 14 Apr 1680, York, ME, m. Sarah FORD, son of Benjamin-2 WHITNEY, born 6 Jun 1643, Watertown, MA, m.(1) Jane -----, son of John-1 WHITNEY, bap. 20 Jul 1592, Westminster, London, England, m.(1) Elinor -----. Perhaps someone else can help further. Regards, Robert Mr. Robert L. Ward [email protected] http://www.whitneygen.org/home.html

Hello, I am looking for my Gr8 Grandfather George William Whitney born about 1854 in Readfield, Maine. Died Between 1910 and 1914 in Auburn, Maine. He married Lillian Claire? Sturtevant. I have the following kids for them....... Helen Methyl born 6 Jan 1902 Rose Grace born 16 Nov 1891 Abby Estelle Walter Chester A. Roy Pearl Flo Elmer and Lillian P (she may be Pearl) as i seen both names in census. Would love any help filling in George Parents and dates of their kids. Thank you, Carol

Miles, Thank you very much for this very enlightening discussion. Ken Whitney Silver Spring, MD ----- Original Message ----- From: "Miles Fowler" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [WHITNEY-L] George H. Whitney > Another thing I have been told about consumption and 19th century medicine > is that they had a poor understanding that tuberculosis is a long-term > disease. They'd only identify it as consumption in the final stages. The > patient could have had it for years, but it would be called bronchitis > (apparently the case for George H. Whitney) or asthma (as in the case of > my great grandmother Flora (Whitney) Wright's brother-in-law, Oren Wright, > also a Civil War vet). > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________ > Sent via the WebMail system at mail.nexet.net > > > > >