Death certificate in Brainerd, MN for John F. Whitney, male, white, widower, age 74 years, 6 months, 7 days. Born in Vermont. Died of comsumption at Mooersville. Occupation: doctor. Died May 23, 1888. Parents are listed as James and H. Whitney. Can anyone connect me with the family of James, and would his wife be Hannah Bruce? Has anyone heard of Hannah Bruce? Wife of John F. Whitney was Sarah (Sally) Nokes of Franklin Co. Vermont. Would love to know where she is buried. Illinois, perhaps?