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Nathan Whitney5 was an enterprising, prosperous citizen, patriotic and public-spirited, and interested in military affairs. As Corporal in the Co. of which Daniel Hoar was Capt. in 1759, he was ordered in the name of his majesty, George II., to impress for service in the Canada Expedition one Edward Joyner, a resident of the township. In 1771 he had risen to the dignity of Captain, receiving his commission from the royal Governor at that date, Thomas Hutchinson. (See Chap- ter XV.)
Mr. Whitney departed this life Aug. 10, 1803, at the age of 76. His wid., Tabitha, survived him nearly 20 years, passing on Dec. 26, 1822, a. 90. That he was an eminently successful farmer, and one of the largest property holders of his day is shown by the U. S. valuation and tax-list made out in 1798, an abstract of which is given in the body of this work, pp. 207-II, and also by the inventory of his estate filed at the Prob. Ct., Oct. 1, 1803. It may be questioned whether another resident of the town was so favorably conditioned in this respect as was he at that early date. Interesting features of his will are that his s., David, to whom he bequeathed his home farm, shall fur- nish his wid., Tabitha, besides certain specified household privi- leges and conveniences, "2 cows, a horse to ride with when she wants it" and also each year "4 bush. rye meal, 6 bush. Indian, 2 bush. wheat made into flour, 100 lbs. pork, 100 beef, 3 barrels cyder, and 10 cords wood."
The chn. of Nathan5 and Tabitha (Merriam) Whitney were:
83. TABITHA6, b. June 29, 1753; d. Oct. 14, 1756.
84. NATHAN6, b. May 16, 1755; d. Aug. 28, 1756.
85. TABITHA6, b. July 6, 1757; d. Jan. 27, 1764.
86. NATHAN6, b. April 9, 1759; d. July 2, 1764.
87. JONATHAN6, b. May 14, 1761; d. June 21, 1764.
SS. RUTII6, b. April 17, 1763; d. July 7, 1864.
89. NATHAN6, b. July 1, 1765; m. Eunice Puffer; res. W.
90. DAVID6, b. Aug. 16, 1767; m. Elizabeth Barron; res. W.
91. JOHN6, b. Oct. 13, 1769; m. Elizabeth Stearns; res. W.
[89.] WHITNEY, NATHAN6, the oldest surviving s. of the last-named, m. Eunice, dau. of Josiah and Mary (Reed) Puffer,
DEA. and MRS. DAVID WHITNEY.
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Dec., 1786. In 1793 he bought of Samuel Gerrish the greater part of lot No. 4, bounding east and south on Bacon and Main Sts., Central Village, and ever after res. thereon. He was an upright, honorable, and trustworthy citizen. He held the office of Town Treasurer from 1810 to 1830, discharging the duties of his office with conscientious fidelity. Ab. the latter date, however, he experienced great financial embarrassment and loss by a business disaster, elsewhere noticed, in which others of his fellow-townsmen, as well as himself, were seriously involved. He bore his misfortune, however, with creditable patience, and maintained his good name and Christian standing to the end of his life. He d. Feb. 14, 1851, at the ripe old age of 85. His w., Eunice, d. Feb. 24, 1846, a. 78. Chn. :
92. EUNICE™, b. Dec. 12, 1787; d. unm. Feb. 27, 1812.
93. RUTH™, b. Nov. 12, 1789; m. Smyrna Whitney; res. W .; 7 chn.
94. NATHAN™, b. March 28, 1792; m. Ann M. Whitney; res. W.
95. PERCIS7, b. April 3, 1795; prob. d. infancy.
96. ASA7, b. Oct. 24, 1797; d. Sept. 27, 1802.
97. LEONARD7, b. Sept. 18, 1800; d. Sept. 26, 1802.
98. ASA7, b. Oct. 25, 1803; d. Sept. 6, 1814.
99. MARY R.7, b. May 23, 1806; m. N. H. Cutting; res. W .; 6 chn.
100. LEONARD7, b. Nov. 25, 1808; d. unm. in early manhood.
[90.] WHITNEY, DAVID6, bro. of the last, inherited the home place of his f., and some of his outlying lands, as he did also his habits of industry, economy, and thrift. He was a deeply relig- ious man, earnestly devoted to the interests of the First Chh. of the town, whose fortunes he shared and served as Dea. for more than 60 years. He also partook of the military spirit which manifested itself at an early age by his enlistment in the service of the state for the suppression of Shays' Rebellion. Later in life, July 12, 1811, he was commissioned Capt. of the So. Co. in W. by Gov. Elbridge Gerry. He was 2 yrs. a member of the Board of Selectmen. Hel. to be almost a centennarian, dying March 25, 1867, a. 99 yrs., 7 mos., 9 days. His w., Eliza- beth, dau. of Oliver and Mary Barron of Concord, whom he m. Nov. 24, 1791, d. April 28, 1853, at the age of 84. Chn .:
IOI. TABITHA7, b. March 9, 1793; m. John C. Miller; res. W .; 8 chn .; d. April 11, 1888.
102. BETSEY7, b. Jan. 18, 1795; d. May 4, 1796.
103. DAVID7, b. Oct. 24, 1796; d. unm. March 8, 1875.
104. REUBEN™, b. May 5, 1798; d. July 27, 1800.
105. AARON™, b. March 1, 1800; m. Martha Raymond; res. W.
106. BETSEY7, b. Feb. 5, 1802; m. Nathan Howard; res. W .; 7 chn .; living.
107. REUBEN P.7, b. July 24, 1804; m. Clarissa Woodward; res. Pn .; sev. chn .; d. 1892.
108. ISAAC, b. March 14, 1806; m. twice; res. in Ill .; d. Aug. 4, 1846.
109. MARY7, d. Aug. 19, 1808; m. Wm. S. Everett; res. Pn .; 1 chd .; d. May 28, 1838.
ITO. SALLY, b. June 17, 1810; m. Moses Booth; res. Newark, Ill .; 1 chd .; living. 111. CALVIN7, b. Dec. 1, 1813; m. Huldah Brown; res. W.
[91.] WHITNEY, JOHN6, youngest s. of Capt. Nathan5 and Tabitha, m. Elizabeth, dau. of Josiah and Abigail (Emerson) Stearns, Dec. 31 (?), 1793, and set. on the first lot bought by his
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f., No. 90, building the house now used for a summer residence by his gd.sons, as before noted. His life was brief, terminating June 25, 1802, at the age of 32. His wid. m. (2) James Walker, who d. without issue, and (3) Luke Warren of Hub., by whom she had 4 chn., and d. Oct. 30, 1838, a. 68. J. Whitney's chn .: 112. JOHN7, b. Jan. 15, 1795; d. Feb. 22, 1796.
113. JOHN7, b. Feb. 20, 1797; m. Lydia Allen; res. W.
114. BETSEY", b. May 3, 1799; m. Thomas Merriam; res. W .; 3 chn .; d. July 15, 188S.
[94.] WHITNEY, NATHAN7, S. of Nathan6 and Eunice (Puffer) Whitney, m. Ann M., dau. of Andrew and Lucy (Miles) Whit- ney of Pn., in 1821, and res. with his f. in the Central Village. ' He was by trade a carpenter. He d. Dec. 10, 1831, a. 39. His wid. d. June 3, 1885, a. 84. Chn .:
115. WILLIAMS, b. July 14, 1823; d. April 28, 1847; unm.
116. AUGUSTINES, b. April 9, 1825; m. Mary A. Titus; res. W.
[105.] WHITNEY, AARON™, s. of Dea. David6 and Elizabeth (Barron) Whitney, m. Polly (Martha), dau. of Jonathan and Patty (Downs) Raymond, Jan. 2, 1822, and set. with his f. on the ancestral estate, coming into possession of the N. W. part of the farm, with the corresponding section of the ancient dwell- ing house in which he lived. He was a quiet, unpretending man, of excellent habits and character, and an estimable neigh- bor and citizen. His death occurred by drowning, at Pettacon- sett, R. I., whither he had gone not long before to visit his s. Frederic, Sept. 8, 1886, at the age of 86. His w., Martha, d. many years before, Sept. 11, 1850, a. 52. Chn. :
117. FREDERIC8, b. Oct. 17, 1823; m. three times; res. W., etc.
IIS. M. ELIZABETH8, b. May 5, 1825; d. unm. Oct. 26, 1883.
II9. MARTHA8, b. Feb. 26, 1828; d. Sept. 19, 1847.
120. STILLMAN8, b. April 11, 1833; m. three times; res. W.
121. EMILY8, b. 1836; m. Isaac Tabor, M. D .; res. Cal .; sev. chn .; living.
122. S. ADELIA8, b. Dec. 3, 1840; d. Nov. 24, 1875, a. 34.
[III.] WHITNEY, CALVIN", bro. of the last, and a sharer with him of the landed estate of their f., m. Sept. 7, 1837, Huldah, dau. of Joseph and Lucy (Holden) Brown. In carly life he was engaged in getting out chair stock, but afterward devoted himself wholly to the management of his farm. Himself and wife have been deeply interested in questions of moral and social reform, and through them in the more liberal interpretations of Christianity, becoming at length members of the Universalist Church, of which he was for some years Dea. Two of their daus. have displayed much talent in certain lines of art, and made a creditable reputation for themselves in put- ting the same to practical use. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney are still living in the enjoyment of a peaceful old age, having celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage several years since, amid the congratulations and kind wishes of a large circle of relatives and friends. Chn. :
W. P. ALLEN, GARDNER, MASS.
SUMMER RESIDENCE OF EDWARD AND GEORGE C. WHITNEY.
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123. LUCY BROWN8, b. Sept. 23, 1838; d. March 19, 1869; a bright, pure soul.
124. SARAH BOOTH8, b. Jan. 15, 1843; res. at the old home.
125. NATHAN B.8, b. Jan. 2, 1846; d. March 1, IS72.
126. CECIL C.8, b. Jan. 5, 1848; m. Eldora J. Gates; res. W. and Fg.
127. LUELLA H.8, b. April 23, 1853; m. Chester Conham, who d. May 9, ISSS; I chd .; living.
[113.] WHITNEY, JOHN, S. of John6 and Elizabeth (Stearns) Whitney, succeeded to his f.'s estate, and spent his life upon it. He m. Lydia, dau. of Dea. Ephraim Allen of Hub. (pub. Sept. 30), 1821, and had a family of 8 chn., all of excellent character and reputation. Mr. and Mrs. W. were much inter- ested in the education of their chn. and had a room in their house fitted up for school purposes, where in conjunction with a few of their neighbors of a like spirit, they maintained a pri- vate school for some time, the advantages of which were shared by the writer of this notice. Having been converted to the views of the Baptist denomination in mid-life, they united with the church of that faith in town, and became active and devoted members, he being appointed Dea. A fearful visitation of ty- phoid fever in the early winter of 1843-1844 struck down nearly all themembers of this household-the father, mother, and one child falling victims to it. Mr. Whitney d. March 15, 1844. a. 47. His w., Lucy, d. Dec. 19, 1843, a. 41. Chn. :
128. J. EMERSON8, b. Sept. 13, 1822; m. twice; now res. Grafton.
129. SUMNER A.8, b. June 27, 1824; m. Lura Clarke; 3 chn .; d. Aug. 29, 1861.
I 30. EPHRAIM8, b. July 6, 1826; d. June 20, 1850.
131. MARY A.8, b. Oct. 23, 1829; in. Chas. M. Tenley; 3 chn .; d. Feb. 25, IS59. HARRIET8, b. May 29, 1832; m. twice; res. Worc. and Minn .; 2 chn.
132.
133. EDWARD®, b. Aug. 12, 1834; m. twice; res. Worc.
134. FRANCIS S.8, b. March 25, IS40; d. Jan. 16, IS44.
135. G. CLARKSON8, b. Sept. 19, 1842; m. Amy E. Whidden; res. Worc .; 3 chn.
Edward Whitney8 (133) left his native place at the age of IS and spent 4 years in the city of New York. He then located in Worc. where he has since res., actively and successfully engaged in business. Interested in whatever is conducive to hu- man welfare, he has done much to promote the better life of the city, and to lift the world to a higher level. For 2 yrs. he was President of the Worc. Y. M. C. A., for several yrs. chairman of the Ex. Com. of the Mass. Y. M. C. A., and for 2 yrs. Pres. of the Worc. Co. Congregational Club. In these and in many other ways has he illustrated a noble type of Christian character.
George Clarkson Whitney8 (135), the youngest of the chn. of John and Lydia (Allen) Whitney, is an enterprising business man of Worc., engaged in the manu- facture of fancy stationery, Christmas cards, booklets, etc. His education was ob- tained in the schools of W., and at Worc. Academy. He enlisted in Co. F, 5Ist Regt. M. V., for the suppression of the Rebellion. A Republican in politics, with decided temperance principles, he has taken an active part in city affairs, having been 2 yrs. a member of the Com. Council and 4 yrs. Alderman. He is much in- terested in religious and philanthropic activities. Is a member of the Ist Baptist Chh., and has been Supt. of its Sunday Sch. since 1871. Belongs to the Worc. Y. M. C. A. and was its Pres. 4 yrs. Was charter member of the Worc. Bap. Missy. Board, and is now a Trustee of Worc. Academy; also of the Worc. Hospital and of Home for Aged Women.
[116.] WHITNEY, AUGUSTINE8, s. of Nathan7 and Ann, m. Mary A., dau. of Otis and Sally (Minott) Titus, Nov. 2, 1854, and res. on the estate owned by the f. of his w., in the Central Vil- lage. He is a carpenter and contractor-a man of ability and moral worth, respected and honored in the town and general
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community. He has served as Moderator at tn. meetings, was Selectman 2 yrs., and Rep. to the Gen. Ct. in 1865. Chn .:
136. WILLIAM T.9, b. Dec. 12, 1855; d. Aug. 7, 1860.
137. LEON A.9, b. April 29, 1864; m. Geneva Fradley, Nov. 30, 1892.
[I17.] WHITNEY, FREDERIC8, s. of Aaron" and Martha, m. (1) Sarah Ann, dau. of Levi and Lucy Allen Randell of Provi- dence, N. Y., Sept., 1850. She bore him I s. and d. Nov. 22, 1857. He m. (2) Janette C. Vandenburg of Onondaga, N. Y., April 19, 1859. She d., without issue, at Cranston, R. I., Dec., 1881, and he m. (3) Jane McLean of P. E. Island, Oct. 31, 1882. She has I chd. Leaving the farm at 21, Mr. W. worked at chair making many years, and was in U. S. Armory at Spring- field during the war. He was appointed Supt. of farm connect- ed with State Ind. School at Lanc. II years, and later had charge of Providence, R. I., Water Works pumping station 7 yrs. One year he served as Assessor in W., and has filled most worthily the office of Dea. in Cong. Trin. Chh. at both W. and Lanc .- a position still held by him at the latter place, where he now res. Chn. :
138. HERBERT F.9, b. W., Nov. 4, 1851; res. Worc., unm .; an expressman. 139. ALLEN S.9, b. Cranston, R. I., Jan. 12, 1885.
[120.] WHITNEY, STILLMAN8, bro. of the last, m. (1) Julia, dau. of Sewall and Polly (Hunting) Moulton of Hub., Dec. II, 1856. She seems to have d. without issue March 2, 1870, a. 34, and he m. (2) her sr. Mary, April 22, 1871. She bore him 2 chn. and d. Feb. 2, 1888, a. 50. He now has his third wife, name not ascertained. He is a mechanic and resides on Bacon St. Chn .:
140. GRACE9, b. Nov. 20, 1871; d. infancy.
I4I. CHESTER M.9, b. Sept. 15, 1873.
[126.] WHITNEY, CECIL C.8, s. of Calvin7 and Huldah, m. Eldora J., dau. of Leonard M. Gates, June 5, 1879. They res. in W. a few years, then rem. to Fg., their present home. While here they had I chd .:
142. STANLEY N.9, b. April 28, 1881.
[128.] WHITNEY, JOHN EMERSON8, s. of John? and Lydia, m. Sept. 23, 1844, Cleora, dau. of Abner Allen of Pn. He res. on the place bequeathed to him by his f. a few years, then went to N. H., and subsequently to Grafton, where he still remains. "A strong advocate of what is right in morals and religion." They had here :
143. CAROLINE J.9, b. June 2, 1845. 144. ELLEN L.9, b. Oct. 26, 1846. 145. JOHN ALLEN9, b. April 11, 1849.
146. WHITNEY, JONAS5, another s. of Ensign David4 of Waltham, and hence bro. of Nathan (82), was b. June 25, 1733. He followed his elder bro. to Nar. No. 2, and on the 20th July, 1757, bought of Samuel Merriam of Lex. the farm and buildings
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originally belonging to Nathan Merriam, dec'd. The estate con- sisted, substantially, of the present homestead of Daniel Har- rington and his s., James, in the south part of the town. The house then standing on the premises was located some twelve or fifteen rods N. E. of the now existing one, in the open field, all marks of which were long since obliterated. He m. Sept. 27, of the same year, Sarah Whittemore of Lexington, by whom he had 5 chn. Jonas Whitney d. Sept. 8, 1778, a. 45 ; his wid. d. July 26, 1821. Chn .:
147. JONAS6, b. March 10, 1761; m. Betsey Raymond; res. W.
148. RUHAMAH6, b. April 11, 1763; m. Ebenezer Buss; res. Stg .; 7 chn .; d. 1786.
149. JOEL6, b. Sept. 13, 1765; m. twice; res. W.
150. JOSEPH", b. April 27, 1768; d. Sept. 13, 1778.
151. BENJAMIN6, b. April 28, 1770; m. Nancy Fuller; res. Marlboro', N. H .; sev. chn.
[147.] WHITNEY, JONAS6, son of the last, m. Betsey, dau. of Jonathan and Susannah (White) Raymond, Dec. 1, 1785, and succeeded to the estate of his f. He was a man of marked natural ability and strength of character. Of excellent judg- ment, well informed, thoroughly upright and trustworthy, he held a high place in public esteem, and was often chosen to fill important posts of public service, the duties of which he dis- charged with singular fidelity and effectiveness. He was II years Selectman, 24 years Assessor, and 13 years Representa- tive to the Gen. Ct., a term of service in that capacity more than twice as long as that of any other person in the history of the town. He was also Justice of the Peace, being well known as "Squire Whitney," and had much to do in the administra- tion and settlement of estates. His life was long, busy, useful, and full of honor. He d. Jan. 3, 1839, a. 77. His wid., Betsey (Raymond) Whitney, d. Nov. 18, 1857, a. 91. Chn. :
I 52. BETSEY7, b. Sept. 3, 1786; d. July 7, 1787.
1 53. BETSEY7, b. April 1, 1788; m. Abijah Whitney; res. Lunenburg; sev. chn.
154. ARETHUSA7, b. Sept. 26, 1790; d. Aug. 4, 1796.
155. POLLY E.7, b. Oct. 25, 1792; m. John Perkins; res. Leom .; sev. chn .; d. Aug. 20, 1874.
156. JOSEPH7, b. Dec. 18, 1794; m. Sally Harrington; res. W.
157. CHARLES7, b. March 21, 1797; m. Sally Howard; res. W., etc.
1 58. MYRA7, b. July 16, 1799; m. Leonard Minott, etc .; res. W. and Gr .; no chn .; d. Sept. 1, 1872.
I 59. NANCY, b. March 9, 1803; m. Aretas Raymond; res. W .; 3 chn .; d. Aug, 7, 1875.
160. JONAS7, b. July 20, 1807; m. Lucinda Damon; res. W.
161. HARRISON G.7, b. Jan. 2, 1812; m. twice; res. W.
[149.] WHITNEY, JOEL6, bro. of the last, and like him a man of vigorous intellect, good practical judgment, and great force of character. His positive convictions and love of argu- ment won for him in certain circles the expressive title of "Old Reason." He lived for a few years with his bro. Jonas on the paternal estate, but at length sold to him, and purchased the place now owned by J. C. Goodridge, on the No. Common, where his remaining life was spent. His services were much
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in demand as arbitrator for the settlement of personal differ- ences and questions of controversy, requiring for their proper adjustment, good sense, an impartial judgment, freedom from prejudice, and the disposition to deal fairly and honorably with all parties concerned. He m. (I) Lucy, dau. of Abner and Eliza- beth (Darby) Holden, in 1790. She bore him I chd. and died Dec. 1, 1791, a. 21, and he m. (2) her sr., Abigail (Holden) Mer- riam, wid. of Nathan (pub. June 4, 1796), by whom he had 6 chn. He d. Jan. 3, 1839, a. 77. His wid. d. Nov. 18, 1848, a. 84. His chn. were:
162. LUCY7, b. Nov. 25, 1791; m. Joseph Brown; res. W .; 4 chn .; d. Oct. 18, IS21.
163. CYNTHIA7, b. Oct. 12, 1797; m. Ebenezer Jones; res. W., etc .; I chd .; d. IS91. 164. JOSEPH H.7, b. Dec. 27, 1799; m. Betsey Pratt; res. W., etc.
165. HORACE7, b. April 26, 1So2; m. Mary Sawin; res. W., etc.
166. ELIZABETH B.7, b. May 27, 1804; m. Timothy Weeks; res. Lowell; sev. chn.
167. THEODORE7, b. April 2, 1So7; m. Betsey Wheeler; res. W.
16S. RELIEF F.7, b. Feb. 22, 1810; m. - Tripp; res. N. Y. State.
[156.] WHITNEY, JOSEPH™, s. of Jonas and Betsey (Raymond) Whitney, m. Sally, dau. of Benjamin and Sarah (Woodward) Harrington, Nov. 20, 1823. He was a carpenter by trade, and for many years a leading contractor and builder in W. and neigh- boring towns. Several meetinghouses in this general vicinity were erected under his supervision, his thorough acquaintance with his business, and his well-earned reputation for integrity and honor creating a demand for his services wherever he was known. He was a strong temperance man, having the courage of his convictions, and was a member of the first Board of Se- lectmen elected on that issue, in 1843. As the infirmities of age came upon him he disposed of his property in W. and rem. to Leom., where his chn. were living, spending his last days in the immediate neighborhood of his entire family. He d. April 6, 1873, a. 80. His w., Sally (Harrington) Whitney, dec'd. Their chn. were:
169. SUSAN E.8, b. Oct. 25, 1826; m. Philip Lothrop; res. Leom .; 3 chn .; living. 170. FRANCIS A.8, b. Feb. 5, 1830; m. twice; 5 chn.
171. WILLIAM B.8, b. Aug. 23, IS41; m. Julian P. Tilton; I chd .; d. Sept. 30, 1891.
Francis A. Whitney8 (170), upon starting out in life, located in Leominster, where he has been actively engaged in the manufacture of children's carriages and other industrial enterprises. He is a man of high standing in the business world and has contributed largely to the prosperity of his adopted town. His bro., Wm. B., a man of genuine worth, was for some years associated with him in the carriage trade.
[157.] WHITNEY, CHARLES7, bro. of the last, m. Sally, dau. of Joseph and Hannah (Pollard) Howard, and lived on the an- cestral farm till after the decease of his f., when he disposed of the property and spent a few years elsewhere in town. He fi- nally rem. to Monticello, Minn., where himself and w. d. at an unkn. date. Chn .:
172. C. ORLANDOS, b. Feb. 4, 1830. 173- MERRILL8, b. Dec. 24, 1831.
174. HENRY8, b. March 4, 1834. 175. SARAII H.8, b. June 23, 1836.
176. WILLIAM H.8, b. Jan. 16, 1840.
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[160.] WHITNEY, JONAS7, another s. of Jonas6 and Betsey, m. Lucinda, dau. of Timothy and Phebe (Miller) Damon, and settled on Bacon St., where he res. through life. He was also a carpenter by trade and an exemplary citizen. He d. Dec. 15, 1884, a. 77. His w. d. April 10, 1868, a. 58. Chn. :
177. GEORGE8, b. Oct. 15, 1834; m. Julia Crocker; res. Leom.
178. MARY8, b. Feb. 6, 1841; m. George W. Eaton; res. W .; no chn.
[161.] WHITNEY, HARRISON G.", youngest s. of Jonas6 and Betsey, m. (1) May 18, 1837, Laura L. Carpenter, dau. of Alan- son and Avis of Keene, N. H. She d. Nov. 12, 1854, a. 39, and he m. (2) Eliza Ann, dau. of Cheney and Mary Solander of Brimfield, Dec. 25, 1855. For many years Mr. Whitney was a merchant in the Central village, but later in life he purchased the bakery and carried on awhile the manufacture of the cele- brated "Westminster Bread." Was also engaged somewhat at last in probate and insurance business.
Possessing many of the qualities which distinguished his f., he also shared to a large degree the regard and confidence of the public. He held all the important offices in the gift of his fellow-citizens, including that of Rep. to the Gen. Ct. for two successive terms. He was a public spirited citizen, lending his sympathy and co-operation to whatever was deemed by him conducive to the general welfare. A thorough-going temperance man, his influence was on the right side of that beneficent reform. Hostile to the system of Am. Slavery, he joined the so-called Free Soil party of 1848, and its lineal successor, the Republican party of 1856, remaining its devoted adherent to the last. Having considerable natural musical ability, improved by training and practice, he was for many years the efficient leader of the Congregational Chh. choir. His useful and hon- orable life came to its close Jan. 19, 1890, at the ripe age of 78. His second w., an estimable woman, passed away a few months before, June 25, 1889, a. 69. Chn .:
179. HARRISON B.8, b. Feb. 14, 1841; m. Francillia Spalding; res. Leom .; 4 chn .; 1. 180. ELLEN L.8, b. May 30, 1844; m. John B. Day; res. Worc .; 4 chn .; living.
18I. JANE A.8, b. Oct. 15, 1846; m. Loring Burgess and John H. Lockey; res. Leom; 1 chd .; d. 1889.
182. CHARLES S.8, b. July 24, 1861; m. Flora A. Davis; res. Fg. and W.
[164.] WHITNEY, JOSEPH HOLDEN", s. of Joel6 and Abigail (Holden) Whitney, m. Betsey, dau. of Aaron and Betsey Pratt (pub. April 27), 1822. He was active and influential in public life, held nearly every town office, presided frequently at town meetings, and was for four consecutive years a member of the lower branch of the State Legislature. He was greatly interested in military affairs, and did much to keep the military spirit alive in the community. He rose to the distinction of Captain in the Westminster Rifle Co., and was elected to the same office in a Co. of Volunteers formed after
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the Riflemen disbanded. After passing middle life, he rem. with his family to Phillipston, where he became also an active citizen, and where he d. Jan. 9, 1872, a. 72. His wid., Betsey, d. March 17, 1881, a. 81. Chn .:
183. GEORGE8, b. Oct. 14, 1822; m. Aldice Adams; res. Phil .; 2 chn .; d. March 7, ISSI.
184. Lucy*, b. Sept. 14, 1827; m. Hiram Polley; res. Phil .; no chn .; living.
185 ELIZA®, b. Aug. 19, 1829; m. F. A. Merriam; res. W .; 2 chn .; res. W .; living.
186. SARAH A.8, b. June 7, 1836; m. Aaron W. Merriam; 4 chn .; res. Gr.
[165.] WHITNEY, HORACE", bro. of the last, m. Mary, dau. of Sullivan and Mary (Heywood) Sawin of W., April 8, 1829. He has res. at different times in Hub., Gr., W., and Boston where he is still living at the advanced age of 91 years. He has been engaged in lumbering, farming, and chair making, as a means of livelihood. A man of stern integrity and honor, of fixed political and religious convictions, an ardent supporter of the Temperance and Anti-Slavery reforms, and a conscientious member of the Orthodox Cong. Chn., in which he served as Dea. at Gr., his life has been exemplary, useful, and happy. His devoted wife, an invalid for many years, displaying through all her feebleness and suffering a wonderful calmness of spirit and serenity of Chn. patience, resignation, and trust, passed to her rest Jan. 7, 1891, at the age of 83. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney had a large family of chn .:
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