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From: The New York Times New York, New York Monday, September 21, 1903, Page 7

Abijah Whitney

Abijah Whitney, who was once prominent in Republican politics in Brooklyn, died on Saturday at his home, 100 Lafayette Avenue, that borough. He was born ninety years ago in Florida, Orange County, N.Y., and was a son of Joel Whitney of that place. Mr. Whitney was for many years engaged in the clothing business in Manhattan, and was afterward an insurance broker. Years ago Mr. Whitney was active in Republican politics in the Twentieth Ward, Brooklyn. In 1873 he represented the ward in the Board of Aldermen, and was later elected Supervisor from there. Mr. Whitney cast his first vote for a Presidential candidate for William Henry Harrison, and took pride in the fact that he had participated in every National election since that time. Last year he drove to the polls to vote for Gov. Odell. Mr. Whitney was the oldest living male member of Plymouth Church. His wife died about a year ago, and he is survived by a son.

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