Family:Whitney, Amasa (1777-1852)
Amasa7 Whitney (William6, William5, William4, Nathaniel3, John2, John1), son of William6 and Mary (Mansfield) Whitney, was born 16 Jun 1777, and died 2 Feb 1852, Winchendon, MA.
He married, 9 Dec 1802, Mary Goodridge. She was born 20 Mar 1779, and died 11 Jun 1855.
Amasa Whitney was born in Winchendon, where he always resided. He was a prominent and influential citizen, and was one of three persons to lay the foundations for the growth and prosperity of the town. By his industry, frugality, foresight and enterprise the business of the town was largely increased. He was in public employment somewhat and had much influence in town and parish affairs. He was engaged in manufacturing and was often on important town committees. He resided Winchendon, MA.
Children of Amasa7 and Mary (Goodridge) Whitney:
i. Webster8 Whitney, b. 6 Oct 1803; m. Eliza P. Whitman. ii. Amasa Whitney, b. 24 Apr 1806; m. Mary Murdock. iii. Harriett Whitney, b. 27 Jan 1811; m. 13 Nov 1833; C. C. Peirce; she d. s. p. 18 Nov 1867. iv. William Lowe Whitney, b. 24 Mar 1815; d. 13 Jul 1832. v. Baxter D. Whitney, b. 28 Jun 1817; m. Sarah Jane Whitney. vi. Mary Goodridge Whitney, b. 2 Aug 1819; m. 8 Jul 1841, William Murdock, s. p.; resided Winchendon, MA. vii. John Milton Whitney, b. 18 Dec 1823; d. 20 Sep 1825.
Census
- Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA: Whitney, Amasa
1 male 26-44, 2 males 16-25, 2 males 0-9,, 1 female 26-44, and 1 female 10-15.
References
- All data imported from Frederick Clifton Pierce, The Descendants of John Whitney, Who Came from London, England, to Watertown, Massachusetts, in 1635, (Chicago: 1895), p. 270.
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