Family:Whitney, Hiram (c1785-1842)
Hiram Whitney, perhaps the son of Elijah Whitney[1], was born 1784-1790, but probably closer to 1784 or 1785, and died 18 Jan 1842, Kentucky.
He married, 22 Aug 1805, Garrard County, Kentucky, Mary Ann Harris. She was born 1784-1790, but probably closer to 1784 or 1785, and died before 1850.
Based upon the listed age ranges in the 1810-30 census records, he and his wife were both born between 1784 and 1790. Because of their marriage in 1805, they were probably born closer to 1784 or 1785.
Children of Hiram and Mary Ann (Harris) Whitney:
i. Pryor Whitney, b. ca. 1813, Kentucky, d. after 1870, Kentucky. ii. Wayman C. Whitney, b. ca. 1824, Kentucky, d. after 1860, Kentucky. iii. Hiram Whitney, b. ca 1828, Kentucky, d. aft 1848, Kentucky. iv. Eliza Whitney, b. ca 1810, Kentucky, d. aft 1840 Kentucky.
Possible children of Hiram and Mary Ann (Harris) Whitney, based upon a census reconstruction:
i. male, b. 1800-1810. Listed with the family in 1830, but not in 1810 or 1820. May have been a relative, boarder, hired worker, etc. ii. daughter Whitney, b. 1804-1810. Probably married or dead by 1830 as she was not listed with the family in 1830. iii. daughter Whitney, b. 1804-1810. This is probably Eliza Whitney, listed above. iv. son Whitney, b. 1810-1815. This was probably Pryor Whitney, listed above. v. son Whitney, b. 1815-1820. vi. son Whitney, b. 1815-1820. vii. son Whitney, b. 1820-1825. This was probably Wayman C. Whitney, listed above. viii. daughter Whitney, b. 1820-1825. ix. daughter Whitney, b. 1820-1825. x. daughter Whitney, b. 1825-1830.
Census
- 1810, Warren Co., KY: Hiram Whitney, 1 male 16-26, 1 female 16-26, 2 females under 10.
- 1820, Trigg Co., KY: Hiram Whitney, 1 male 26-45, 8 (or 3?) males under 10, 1 female 26-45, 2 females 10-16, 1 person in agriculture.
- 1830, Cadiz, Trigg County, Kentucky: Hiram Whitney, 1 male 40-50, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 15-20, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 5-10, 1 female 40-50, 2 females 5-10, 1 female under 5
- 1840, Cadiz, Trigg County, Kentucky
References
1. ^ The proximity of Elijah and Hiram Whitney suggests a familial relationship, however; to date none has been proven.
Copyright © 2007, Tara Bellomy and the Whitney Research Group.
