Family:Whitney, James (c1812-1890)
James Whitney (Jacob), son of Jacob and Ruth (-----) Whitney, was born about 27 Dec 1812, Boston, MA, and died 14 Mar 1890, Lynn, MA, aged 77 years 2 months 18 days, of chronic cystitis, baker.[1]
Marriage intentions were published 26 May 1837, Barnstable, MA, for him "of Lynn" and Lucy A. Sturgis "of Barnstable".[2] Marriage intentions were published 28 May 1837, Lynn, MA, for him and Lucy Ann Sturgis "of Barnstable".[3]
Children of James and Lucy Ann (Sturgis) Whitney:
i. Sarah E. Whitney, b. ca. 1839, MA. ii. Lucy Ann Whitney, b. ca. 20 Jan 1846; d. 5 May 1846, Lynn, MA, aged 3 months 15 days.[4] ii. William R. Whitney, b. ca. 1862, MA.
Census
- 1850, Lynn, Essex Co., MA:
471 640 Knott P. Martin 33 M - Baker $4000 Mass. Mary A. " 33 F - " Amanda " 5 " - " Attended school Anna " 2 " - " 641 James Whitney 35 M - Baker " Lucy " 34 F - " Sarah E. " 11 " - " Attended school Ellen Hickey 25 " - Ireland
2098 2848 James Whitney 45 M - Baker - $300 Mass. Lucy Whitney 43 F - " Mary Brown 29 F - Boot Stitcher Hanover Germany 2849 Mary Newhall 69 F - $1800 $250 Mass. Nancy J. Newhall 45 F - " Mary A. Hollis 47 F - " Elizabeth Hollis 22 F - Boot Stitcher " Howland W. Hollis 20 M - Salesman $300 " Samuel J. Hollis 19 M - Shoe Cutter "
- 1870, Ward 5, Lynn, Essex Co., MA:
803 1048 Derwent, Henry 22 M W Works in shoe factory Canada Married in year Male citizen over 21 -------, Rosa 23 F W Keeping house Canada Married in year -------, Henry 1/12 M W At home Mass. Born in May 1049 Whitney, James 55 M W Baker Mass. Male citizen over 21 -------, Lucy 53 F W Keeping house Mass. -------, Willie 8 M W At school Mass. Attended school Pickering, Hannah 30 F W School teacher Mass.
- 1880, District 215, Lynn, Essex Co., MA:
206 309 Whitten, James W M 65 mar Baker Mass. Mass. Mass.
Lucy A. W F 63 Wife mar Keeping house Mass. Mass. Mass.
William R. W M 18 Son sgl Works in Shoe Shop Mass. Mass. Mass.
Pickering, Hannah M. W F 41 Brdr sgl School teacher Mass. Mass. Mass.
References
1.^ "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910," from original records held by the Massachusetts Archives. Online database: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2004; volume 409, page 326.
2.^ "Mr. James Whitney of Lynn & Miss Lucy A. Sturgis of Barnstable. Entered May 26, 1837," according to "Vital Records of Barnstable, Massachusetts," Mayflower Descendant.
3.^ "James [Whitney], and Lucy Ann Sturgis, of Barnstable, int. May 28, 1837," according to Vital Records of Lynn, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 (Salem, MA: Essex Institute, 1905-1906).
4.^ "Lucy [Whitney], d. James and Lucy Ann, lung fever, [died] May 5 1846, a. 3 m. 15 d.," according to Lynn Vital Records.
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