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[[Family:Whitney, John (1592-1673)|John<sup>1</sup>]]),
 
[[Family:Whitney, John (1592-1673)|John<sup>1</sup>]]),
 
son of [[Family:Whitney, Daniel (1786-1869)|Daniel<sup>6</sup> and Hannah (Shedd) Whitney]],
 
son of [[Family:Whitney, Daniel (1786-1869)|Daniel<sup>6</sup> and Hannah (Shedd) Whitney]],
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born 2 Jan 1827, Boston, MA.
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born 2 Jan 1827, Boston, MA, and died 10 May 1905, Watertowm, NY. He was buried in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, NY.{{ref|1}}
  
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He married, 16 Jun 1856, '''Amelia Cook'''.  She was born 31 Jan 1831, New York City, NY.
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He married, 16 Jun 1856, '''Amelia Cook'''.  She was born 31 Jan 1831, New York City, NY, and died 6 Dec 1912, Albany, NY. She was buried in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, NY.{{ref|2}}
  
 
For more than a quarter of a century W. M. Whitney has occupied a prominent position in the commercial circles of Albany, NY, and in the extent and character of the business of which he is the recognized head.  He has done more towards attracting that large trade which is the pride of the city and the addition of much of its substantial prosperity.  He was born in Boston, where he resided with his parents until they moved to New York City in 1828.  At first he worked in a dry goods store then later in a wholesale house.  He soon became recognized as an expert in buying dry goods, and from 1852-9 was chiefly buyer for large houses.  In 1860 he went to Albany as manager for Ubsdell, Pierson & Company, and later became senior partner in the business in that city.  His store is the most extensive of its kind between New York City and Chicago.  He is honored and respected by all who know him.  Resided Albany, NY, 156 Washington Ave.  
 
For more than a quarter of a century W. M. Whitney has occupied a prominent position in the commercial circles of Albany, NY, and in the extent and character of the business of which he is the recognized head.  He has done more towards attracting that large trade which is the pride of the city and the addition of much of its substantial prosperity.  He was born in Boston, where he resided with his parents until they moved to New York City in 1828.  At first he worked in a dry goods store then later in a wholesale house.  He soon became recognized as an expert in buying dry goods, and from 1852-9 was chiefly buyer for large houses.  In 1860 he went to Albany as manager for Ubsdell, Pierson & Company, and later became senior partner in the business in that city.  His store is the most extensive of its kind between New York City and Chicago.  He is honored and respected by all who know him.  Resided Albany, NY, 156 Washington Ave.  
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| '''Mabel Whitney''', b. 4 Dec 1874.
 
| '''Mabel Whitney''', b. 4 Dec 1874.
 
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== Notes ==
 
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The following information was provided by [[User:Timysomj|Tracy McGregor (Whitney) Howe]]:
 
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Charles Lee Anthony Whitney, born 19 Sep 1870 in Albany, ALBANY, New York
 
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Married: Grace Niles b: 3/7/1874 New York, NEW YORK, New York
 
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  Children of Charles and Grace:
 
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    1) Marjorie Whitney b:9/26/1894 in Albany, ALBANY, New York married Thomas Boyd Wheeler, Sr.( b:6/14/1892) 
 
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        in Albany, New York
 
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        Children of Thomas and Marjorie
 
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          1) Thomas Boyd Wheeler, Jr. (1919-2006) married Barbara Burdick ( b:3/10/1920-)
 
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              Children of Thomas and Barbara:
 
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                1) Niles Whitney Wheeler married Marcia Lockwood Whitney
 
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                    Niles' grandmother, Marjorie Whitney, and Marcia are 7th cousins 4 times removed
 
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                2) Charles Whitney Wheeler
 
  
 
== Census ==
 
== Census ==
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           Mary A. Abbott      16 F - Domestic                Ireland</p>
 
           Mary A. Abbott      16 F - Domestic                Ireland</p>
 
* {{Missing|1870}}
 
* {{Missing|1870}}
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* [[Archive:1875 Census Extracts, New York, Albany County#3|1875 State, Albany Ward 7, Albany Co., NY]]:
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<p class="Plaintext">43 Brick $17000 61
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William M. Whitney  48 M - ---- Mass.        m Dry good Merchant -          1 - - 1 -
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Emelia Whitney      42 F - Wife N. York      m -                -          - - - 1 -
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Lilly Whitney        18 F - Dau  Albany        s -
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William M. Whitney  17 M - Son  Albany        s -
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Charless F. E. Whitney 4 M - Son Albany      s -
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Maben Whitney        0 F - Dau  Albany        s -
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Mary Mccormick      35 F - Srvt Ireland      s Cook
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Ellen Fleming        28 F - Srvt Ireland      s Waiteress
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Mary Dutz            16 F - Srvt Albany        s Nurse</p>
 
* [[Archive:1880 Census Extracts, New York, Albany County#10|1880, Albany Ward 7, Albany Co., NY]]:
 
* [[Archive:1880 Census Extracts, New York, Albany County#10|1880, Albany Ward 7, Albany Co., NY]]:
 
<p class="Plaintext">Wm. M. WHITNEY        53 Self M M W  MA  Drygoods Merchant  MA  MA
 
<p class="Plaintext">Wm. M. WHITNEY        53 Self M M W  MA  Drygoods Merchant  MA  MA
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Mary SETZ              21 Othe F S W  NY  Servant            GER GER
 
Mary SETZ              21 Othe F S W  NY  Servant            GER GER
 
Mary DEMPSEY          16 Othe F S W  NY  Servant            IRE NY</p>
 
Mary DEMPSEY          16 Othe F S W  NY  Servant            IRE NY</p>
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* [[Archive:1892 Census Extracts, New York, Albany County#7|1892 State, Albany Ward 13, Albany Co., NY]]: 
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<p class="Plaintext">William M. Whitney    M 65 - United States  C.  Merchant
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Amelia Whitney        F 59 -      "        C.  House wife
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Charles L. A. Whitney M 21 -      "        C.  Clerk
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Mable Whitney        F 17 -      "        C.</p>
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
  
 
* All data imported from [[Archive:The Descendants of John Whitney, page 329|Frederick Clifton Pierce, ''The Descendants of John Whitney, Who Came from London, England, to Watertown, Massachusetts, in 1635'', (Chicago: 1895), p. 329]].
 
* All data imported from [[Archive:The Descendants of John Whitney, page 329|Frederick Clifton Pierce, ''The Descendants of John Whitney, Who Came from London, England, to Watertown, Massachusetts, in 1635'', (Chicago: 1895), p. 329]].
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1.{{note|1}} [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80845448 Find A Grave Memorial #80845448], William Minot Whitney.
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2.{{note|2}} [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80845474 Find A Grave Memorial #80845474], Amelia Cook Whitney.
  
 
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Copyright &copy; 2006, 2009, 2010, [[User:Rlward|Robert L. Ward]] and the [[Whitney Research Group]]
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William M. Whitney

William Minott7 Whitney (Daniel6, Josiah5, Richard4, Richard3, Richard2, John1), son of Daniel6 and Hannah (Shedd) Whitney, born 2 Jan 1827, Boston, MA, and died 10 May 1905, Watertowm, NY. He was buried in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, NY.[1]

He married, 16 Jun 1856, Amelia Cook. She was born 31 Jan 1831, New York City, NY, and died 6 Dec 1912, Albany, NY. She was buried in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, NY.[2]

For more than a quarter of a century W. M. Whitney has occupied a prominent position in the commercial circles of Albany, NY, and in the extent and character of the business of which he is the recognized head. He has done more towards attracting that large trade which is the pride of the city and the addition of much of its substantial prosperity. He was born in Boston, where he resided with his parents until they moved to New York City in 1828. At first he worked in a dry goods store then later in a wholesale house. He soon became recognized as an expert in buying dry goods, and from 1852-9 was chiefly buyer for large houses. In 1860 he went to Albany as manager for Ubsdell, Pierson & Company, and later became senior partner in the business in that city. His store is the most extensive of its kind between New York City and Chicago. He is honored and respected by all who know him. Resided Albany, NY, 156 Washington Ave.

Children of William Minott7 and Amelia (Cook) Whitney:

i. Lelia8 Whitney, b. 17 May 1857; m. 25 Nov 1879, William H. Stott. He d. 22 Aug 1888, Albany, NY. Children:
a. Leila Vanderbilt Stott, b. 25 Nov 1880.
b. (son) Stott, b. 3 Jul 1882; d. 3 Jul 1882.
c. Helen Monro Stott, b. 18 Jun 1883.
d. Jonathan Whitney Stott, b. 5 May 1885.
3. Whitney Stott, b. 20 Mar 1887.
ii. William M. Whitney, Jr., b. 3 Dec 1858; d. 21 Dec 1858.
iii. William M. Whitney, Jr., b. 1 Aug 1861, Albany, NY; m. Jennie Douglass Stott.
iv. Virginia Belle Whitney, b. 8 Jan 1865; d. 8 Dec 1865.
v. Charles Lee Anthony Whitney, b. 19 Sep 1870, Albany, NY; m. Grace Niles.
vi. Mabel Whitney, b. 4 Dec 1874.

Census

190 375 Gershon Nathan 39 M - Broker $500 N.Y. Rosalie " 35 F - do Francis " 6 F - do Clarence " 4 M - do Stella " 2 F - do Edgar " 5/12 M - do Mary Maloy 40 F - Ireland Ann Carboy 25 F - do Dan Whitney 75 M - Mason $1000 Mass. Hannah " 72 F - do Susana " 39 F - Teacher Common S. do Caroline J. " 15 F - N.Y. Attended school 376 Wm. M. Whitney 33 M - Merchant $1000 Mass. Amelia " 27 F - N.Y. Lela " 3 F - do Mary Maher 18 F - Domestic Ireland Mary A. Abbott 16 F - Domestic Ireland

43 Brick $17000 61 William M. Whitney 48 M - ---- Mass. m Dry good Merchant - 1 - - 1 - Emelia Whitney 42 F - Wife N. York m - - - - - 1 - Lilly Whitney 18 F - Dau Albany s - William M. Whitney 17 M - Son Albany s - Charless F. E. Whitney 4 M - Son Albany s - Maben Whitney 0 F - Dau Albany s - Mary Mccormick 35 F - Srvt Ireland s Cook Ellen Fleming 28 F - Srvt Ireland s Waiteress Mary Dutz 16 F - Srvt Albany s Nurse

Wm. M. WHITNEY 53 Self M M W MA Drygoods Merchant MA MA Emelia WHITNEY 47 Wife F M W NY Keeps House NY KY Wm. M. WHITNEY 18 Son M S W NY Clerk In Store MA NY Charles L. A. WHITNEY 9 Son M S W NY At School MA NY Mabel WHITNEY 5 Dau F S W NY At School MA NY Mary DOOLEY 30 Othe F S W IRE Servant IRE IRE Mary SETZ 21 Othe F S W NY Servant GER GER Mary DEMPSEY 16 Othe F S W NY Servant IRE NY

William M. Whitney M 65 - United States C. Merchant Amelia Whitney F 59 - " C. House wife Charles L. A. Whitney M 21 - " C. Clerk Mable Whitney F 17 - " C.

References

1.^  Find A Grave Memorial #80845448, William Minot Whitney.

2.^  Find A Grave Memorial #80845474, Amelia Cook Whitney.

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