Family:Whitney, Elijah (b1750-a1782)

Elijah¹ Whitney, parentage unknown, was born sometime before 1750, supposedly in England, died sometime after 1782, probably in MA.

He had at least two wives, but there names are not known.

Children of Elijah Whitney and his first wife:

i.	Ebenezer Whitney, b. ca. 1770, MA.
ii.	Samuel Whitney.
iii.	Joshua Whitney, b. ca. 1782, m. Polly Clark.

Children of Elijah Whitney and his second wife:

iv.	Elijah Whitney
v.	Joseph Whitney

Notes

D. Whitney, 27 Apr 2008, "Capt. Elijah Whitney, Revolutionary War; Sons-Eb., Sam. Josh., Elijah & Joseph", posted on the Whitney Family Genealogy Forum on Genealogy.com.

ALL,

Might anyone have any information on an Elijah Whitney who came to America and fought against the British during the Revolutionary War.

The following is a record given to my father from his mother;

"Record of the Whitney family as told me by my mother, (recalled) called from a piece of paper kept in the family Bible many years.

Elijah Whitney came from England near the opening of the Revolution. Settled in Massachussett's. Served 7 years in the Revolution. Became Captain.

His children: Ebenezer (CA 1771), Samuel, Joshua (CA 1782) - first wifes children. Elijah, Joseph - Second wifes children.

Joshua Whitney married Polly Clark (M. 1809 - Nelson, NY) children: Eliphalet, Clark, Elbridge, Hiram, James, Amy, Algina & Eben."

As you can read some family information is given but I have a lot of questions.

Does this Elijah Whitney or his children names strike a cord with anyone?

Thanks,

DEW

Census

• 1810, Nelson, Madison Co., NY: E. Whitney, 1 male 26-45, 1 male under 10, 1 female 26-45, 4 males under 10 (this was probably the son Ebenezer).
• 1810, Nelson, Madison Co., NY: J. Whitney, 1 male 26-45, 1 male under 10, 1 female 16-26 (this was the son Joshua)
• 1820, Nelson, Madison Co., NY: Joshua Whitney , 1 male 26-44, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 0-9, 1 female over 45, 1 female 26-44, and 1 female 0-9; 1 engaged in agriculture (this was probably the son Joshua).
• 1820, Nelson, Madison Co., NY: Ebenezer Whitney, 1 male over 45, 1 male 26-44, 1 male 18-25, 2 males 0-9, 1 female 26-44, 2 females 16-25, and 1 female 0-9; 3 engaged in agriculture (this was probably the son Ebenezer).
• 1820, Nelson, Madison Co., NY: Joshua Whitney, 1 male 26-44, 4 males 0-9, 1 female over 45, 1 female 26-44, and 1 female 0-9; 1 engaged in agriculture (this was probably the son Joseph).

References

• D. Whitney, 27 Apr 2008, "Capt. Elijah Whitney, Revolutionary War; Sons-Eb., Sam. Josh., Elijah & Joseph", posted on the Whitney Family Genealogy Forum on Genealogy.com.

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