I am looking for information on several Whitney families that went to California in the 1850's, probably due to the gold rush. Elisha Whitney died in Yuba Co., CA. I have found him on two census records with children Chauncey in 1850 and Norman in 1880. After these census records I can find nothing on Norman and Chauncey. Just curious about this family since I just found there was a relationship with my Whitney line. Another is Asahel Whitney who is on the 1880 census for San Benito, CA. Janet Whitney Duffield

I live near Marysville in Yuba county. Elisha Whitney and several other Whitneys are buried at the Marysville City Cemetery. Here is a little info from Rootsweb re: Whitney graves transcribed there WHITNEY, Clary Feb 20 1887 20 yrs WHITNEY, Edward W. Feb 28 1884 50 yrs b:NY WHITNEY, Elisha Mar 12 1885 57 yrs b:NY WHITNEY, Frank Nov 22 1876 6y 5m 16d b:CA s/o E.W. & Kate - Some of the other graves transcribed had photos attached. I didnt see any pics for the Whitneys, so I will try to take some soon. -----Original Message----- From: Janet [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 10/24/2005 3:10 AM To: [email protected] Subject: California Whitney's I am looking for information on several Whitney families that went to California in the 1850's, probably due to the gold rush. Elisha Whitney died in Yuba Co., CA. I have found him on two census records with children Chauncey in 1850 and Norman in 1880. After these census records I can find nothing on Norman and Chauncey. Just curious about this family since I just found there was a relationship with my Whitney line. Another is Asahel Whitney who is on the 1880 census for San Benito, CA. Janet Whitney Duffield