Family:Whitney, John Franklin (1886-1974)

John Frank⁹ Whitney (John Franklin⁸, George Washington⁷, John Smith⁶, Thomas⁵, Thomas⁴, Eleazer³, Thomas², John¹), son of John Franklin⁸ and Abba (Thompson) Whitney, was born 22 Feb 1886, Dana MA, and died 10 Feb 1974, Fitchburg MA.

He married 1911, Martha Ella Thompson. She was born 18 Oct 1888, and died 2 Jun 1988, Brevard, FL.

John F. was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst when it was called Massachusetts Agricultural College. He subsequently worked as a civil engineer. He maintained ties with his father's grandnephew, Oakley Whitney, who lived with them during Oakley's teens. The two of them co-owned a drive-in movie together in later years.

Children of John Frank⁹ and Martha Ella (Thompson) Whitney:

i.	(child) Whitney, living.
ii.	George W. Whitney, b. 11 Sep 1922, MA, d. 3 Dec 2001, Rockledge, FL.
iii.	(child) Whitney, living.

References

• Dana Vital Records maintained at Quabbins Reservoir.

• 1900, 1910 and 1930 censuses.

• Social Security Death Index.

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