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Early Whitneys
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Sarah (Salmon) Whitney was born on July 9, 1608 in Southold, New York United States to Christopher Salmon and Sarah (Curtis) Salmon, and had siblings William Salmon, Ann Salmon, and Elizabeth (Salmon) Curtis. Sarah Whitney died at age 63 years old on June 1, 1672 in Norwalk, CT. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah (Salmon) Whitney.
James Whitney of Prahran, St Peters Melbourne Parish County Australia was born in 1793, and died at age 59 years old in 1852 in Prahran.
John Whitney of Maryborough Australia was born in 1802, and died at age 87 years old in 1889 in Maryborough.
Avis Whitney of Prahran, St Peters Melbourne Parish County Australia was born in 1802, and died at age 51 years old in 1853 in Prahran.
David Whitney Jr. was born on November 24, 1805. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember David Whitney, Jr..
Henry Whitney of Swanwater Australia was born in 1809, and died at age 76 years old in 1885 in Swanwater.
Alfred Whitney of Fitzroy North Australia was born in 1810, and died at age 75 years old in 1885 in Fitzroy North.
Hannah Whitney of Swanwater Australia was born in 1811 to Geeves Whitney and Hannah Whitney. Hannah Whitney died at age 74 years old in 1885 in Swanwater.
Robert Whitney of Dimboola Australia was born in 1815 to Robert Whitney and Elizabeth Whitney. He had a brother Thomas Whitney. Robert Whitney died at age 81 years old in 1896 in Dimboola.
Whitney Family Members
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Zora Whitney
Surnames: Whimert - Whitti
Whitney Family Photos
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Harry Whitney, work photo
Dad's work photo from McDonnell Douglas Aircraft. He was a toolmaker at the Long Beach plant
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Iva Whitney, 1915
This is a photo of Iva Whitney, taken in Iowa Falls, IA, about 1915. I believe that this was taken by my grandfather, Alva Canham, around 1915. I found that she was born in 1895 and died in 1932. I am not related to her, but wish that I could find her family so that they could have her picture
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William Seburn Richards Family circa 1880's
This is a great old photo of my GG Grandparents and some of their children including my great grandfather. Front row left to right: William Seburn Richards born in Switzerland County, Indiana 1836. Clara V. Richards-Smith sitting between parents, Mary Martha Fitch-Richards born in East Union, Coshocton County, Ohio in 1838. Back Row Left to right: Isabel Richards-Whitney, Frances Richards-Spencer, William Henry Richards ( My Great Grandfather ), Rosetta Richards-Canfield. Other children not pictured are Eugene A. Richards, Nettie Richards-Rice, Elizabeth K. Richards-Wilcox.
I would love to find any other info or other relatives via this photo.
People in photo include: Clara v. (Richards) Smith, Isabel (Richards) Whitney, Frances (Richards) Spencer, William Henry Richards, and Rosetta (Richards) Canfield
I would love to find any other info or other relatives via this photo.
People in photo include: Clara v. (Richards) Smith, Isabel (Richards) Whitney, Frances (Richards) Spencer, William Henry Richards, and Rosetta (Richards) Canfield
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Marguerite Whitney, PA, 1923
Marguerite Whitney ~ Susquehanna, Pennsylvania USA, 1923
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People in photo include: Marguerite Whitney
Whitney Museum of American Art - Gertrude Whitney
Founder of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney.
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Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
Likeness of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney who was born on January 9th, 1875 and died on April 18th, 1942. Gertrude is best known for founding the Whitney Museum of American Art in Greenwich Village, Manhattan.
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Updated Whitney Biographies
Margaret Esther Whitney was married to Dr. John E. Potzger. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dr. Margaret Esther Whitney.
Richard L Whitney was born on April 2, 1936, and died at age 74 years old on April 25, 2010. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard L Whitney.
Edna V (Whitney) Petry was born to Verna Ida Whitney and Robert Petry, and has a sister Helen Margaret Prescop. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edna v Petry (Whitney).
Daniel Lawrence Whitney, better known by his stage name Larry the Cable Guy, is an American comedian and actor who has left an indelible mark on the world of comedy with his unique persona and Southern charm. Larry the Cable Guy has become a beloved figure known for his trademark catchphrase, "Git-R-Done!" and his distinctive Southern accent.
He rose to national prominence in the early 2000s, thanks to his frequent appearances on popular comedy shows and radio programs. His larger-than-life stage persona, complete with flannel shirt, trucker hat, and redneck persona, struck a chord with audiences across the country. Larry's self-deprecating humor, coupled with his ability to find humor in everyday situations, endeared him to fans from all walks of life.
Beyond stand-up comedy, Larry the Cable Guy has made a successful foray into the world of acting, starring in movies such as "Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector" and lending his voice to the beloved animated film franchise, "Cars," as the character Mater. He has also released comedy albums, written books, and hosted his own television shows, further solidifying his status as a multi-talented entertainer.
Reagan Cara Whitney was born on October 29, 2007 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska United States to Daniel Lawrence Whitney and Cara Gene Whitney, and has a brother Wyatt Daniel Whitney. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Reagan Cara Whitney.
Cara Gene (West) Whitney was born on May 12, 1976 in Sarona, Washburn County, Wisconsin United States. Cara Whitney got married to Daniel Lawrence Whitney on July 3, 2005 in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, and has children Wyatt Daniel Whitney and Reagan Cara Whitney. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cara Gene Whitney.
Dupuis Alphonse Whitney of Park Australia, got married to Amici Marie Whitney, and has a child Lucienne Adele Whitney. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dupuis Alphonse Whitney.
Amici Marie Whitney of Park Australia, got married to Dupuis Alphonse Whitney, and has a child Lucienne Adele Whitney. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amici Marie Whitney.
Emma Katharine (Schroth) Whitney of Baton Rouge, Louisiana United States was born on March 3, 1968 in Mount Lebanon, PA to Richard E Schroth and Margaret Anne (Boal). She had siblings Johanna Elisabeth Schroth and Edward Erwin Schroth. Emma Whitney died at age 50 years old on April 14, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, and was buried at Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery 178 Butler St, in Saxonburg, Butler County, PA.
Thomas Whitney was born on February 2, 1964 in Johnson City, Broome County, New York United States, and was the father of Shane J Whitney, Michelle Lee Whitney, and Jesse James Lee Whitney. Thomas Whitney died at age 22 years old on March 8, 1986 in Lake Winola, Wyoming County, PA.
April Louise Whitney was born to Eleanor L. Prather (1922-2011) and Edward Jack Ballgae, and had a brother Marc Edward Ballgae and sister Maria Elena Harris born August 28th 1962.
April was married to William Daniel Whitney III and they had a child William Daniel Whitney IV. She also had a daughter Hillary Anne Whitney.
Debra Kay (Whitney) Luly was born on June 18, 1957 in Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Debra Kay Luly.
Danielle Jeanette Whitney was born on December 27, 1994 in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Danielle Jeanette Whitney.
Thomas Dean Whitney was born on November 15, 1955 in Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Dean Whitney.
Rose Marie Whitney was born on August 16, 1957 in Walton, Lancaster County, Nebraska United States. Rose Whitney got married to Thomas Dean Whitney in 1991 in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, and has a child Danielle Jeanette Whitney. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rose Marie Whitney.
Wyatt Daniel Whitney was born on August 2, 2006 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska United States to Daniel Lawrence Whitney and Cara Gene Whitney, and has a sister Reagan Cara Whitney. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wyatt Daniel Whitney.
Popular Whitney Biographies
Josiah Dwight Whitney was born on November 23, 1819 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts United States, and died at age 76 years old on August 18, 1896 in NH. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Josiah Dwight Whitney.
Edna V (Whitney) Petry was born to Verna Ida Whitney and Robert Petry, and has a sister Helen Margaret Prescop. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edna v Petry (Whitney).
Daniel Lawrence Whitney, better known by his stage name Larry the Cable Guy, is an American comedian and actor who has left an indelible mark on the world of comedy with his unique persona and Southern charm. Larry the Cable Guy has become a beloved figure known for his trademark catchphrase, "Git-R-Done!" and his distinctive Southern accent.
He rose to national prominence in the early 2000s, thanks to his frequent appearances on popular comedy shows and radio programs. His larger-than-life stage persona, complete with flannel shirt, trucker hat, and redneck persona, struck a chord with audiences across the country. Larry's self-deprecating humor, coupled with his ability to find humor in everyday situations, endeared him to fans from all walks of life.
Beyond stand-up comedy, Larry the Cable Guy has made a successful foray into the world of acting, starring in movies such as "Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector" and lending his voice to the beloved animated film franchise, "Cars," as the character Mater. He has also released comedy albums, written books, and hosted his own television shows, further solidifying his status as a multi-talented entertainer.
David Whitney Jr. was born in 1830 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States, and died at age 70 years old in 1900. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember David Whitney Jr..
Harry Herbert Whitney was born on June 21, 1917. Harry Whitney was married to Doris Pauline (Goodman) Whitney in Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona United States, and died at age 85 years old on February 23, 2003. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harry Herbert Whitney.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney.
David Whitney Jr. was born on November 24, 1805. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember David Whitney, Jr..
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Jr. was born on November 14, 1944 in Old Westbury, Nassau County, New York United States to Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney and Eleanor Searle McCollum, and died at age 70 years old on March 27, 2015 in Berkeley, Alameda County, CA. Cornelius Whitney was buried on March 31, 2015 at Sebastopol Memorial Lawn Inc 7951 Bodega Ave, in Sebastopol, Sonoma County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Jr..
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney was born on February 10, 1899 in Roslyn, Nassau County, New York United States. He married Marie Whitney Harriman on March 5, 1923 in New York City, New York County and they later divorced in 1929 in New York City. They had children Harry Payne Whitney II and Nancy Marie Whitney. He married Gladys Crosby Hopkins in 1931 in New York City, New York County and they later divorced in 1940 in New York City. They had a child Gail Vanderbilt Whitney. He and Eleanor Searle McCollum married in 1941 in New York City, New York County and they later divorced in 1957 in New York City. They had a child Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Jr.. He and Marie Louise Whitney married in 1958 in New York City, New York County, and they were married until Cornelius' death on December 13, 1992 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County. They had a child Cornelia Vanderbilt Whitney. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney.
Gail Vanderbilt Whitney was born on March 22, 1939 in Manhattan, New York County, New York United States, and died at age 24 years old on September 13, 1963 in Manhattan. Gail Whitney was buried on September 20, 1963 in Stanley, Custer County, ID. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gail Vanderbilt Whitney.
Sarah (Salmon) Whitney was born on July 9, 1608 in Southold, New York United States to Christopher Salmon and Sarah (Curtis) Salmon, and had siblings William Salmon, Ann Salmon, and Elizabeth (Salmon) Curtis. Sarah Whitney died at age 63 years old on June 1, 1672 in Norwalk, CT. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah (Salmon) Whitney.
Mary Whitney was born to Alberta Armour, and has a sister Rose Armour. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Whitney.
Wilma Whitney was born to William Underwood Whitney and Eva Pitt Whitney, and has siblings William Howard Whitney and Ormond Whitney. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wilma Whitney.
Margaret Esther Whitney was married to Dr. John E. Potzger. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dr. Margaret Esther Whitney.
Lucy Karen Whitney was the child of Mary Haden (1856-1949) and Joshua Soule Whitney (1844-1922). She was born in the state of Minnesota on October 16, 1887 and she had one half sibling, a brother Harleth Harris Whitney (1877-1961).
Lucy grew up in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted, Minnesota and Mapleton, Blue Earth, Minnesota. She married Harold Whitney Healy (1884-1973).
On April 26, 1982, Lucy Healy passed away in Mapleton, Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Harry Payne Whitney II was born on December 29, 1924 in Old Westbury, Nassau County, New York United States to Marie Whitney Harriman and Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, and had a sister Nancy Marie Whitney. He married Alexandra Elizabeth Whitney in 1949 in New York City, New York County and they later divorced in 1979 in New York City. Harry Whitney died at age 61 years old on September 18, 1986 in Portland, Cumberland County, ME, and was buried at Cremated. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harry Payne Whitney II.
Nancy Marie Whitney was born on October 20, 1926 in New York City, New York County, New York United States, and died at age 80 years old on October 27, 2006 in Danbury, Fairfield County, CT. Nancy Whitney was buried at Cremated. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancy Marie Whitney.
Emma Katharine (Schroth) Whitney of Baton Rouge, Louisiana United States was born on March 3, 1968 in Mount Lebanon, PA to Richard E Schroth and Margaret Anne (Boal). She had siblings Johanna Elisabeth Schroth and Edward Erwin Schroth. Emma Whitney died at age 50 years old on April 14, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, and was buried at Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery 178 Butler St, in Saxonburg, Butler County, PA.
Whitney Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Whitney family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 13,981 people with the last name Whitney that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Whitneys
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Evelyn C Whitney of Adel, Dallas County, IA was born on June 24, 1893, and died at age 107 years old on June 3, 2001.
Beatrice Whitney of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on June 14, 1880, and died at age 106 years old in January 1987.
Eileen A Whitney of Medford, Middlesex County, MA was born on June 28, 1892, and died at age 105 years old on January 21, 1998.
Luella Whitney of Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri was born on September 5, 1861, and died at age 105 years old in July 1967.
Mary F Whitney of Boston, Suffolk County, MA was born on January 3, 1886, and died at age 106 years old in July 1992.
Bettie Whitney of Townshend, Windham County, VT was born on September 9, 1882, and died at age 105 years old in October 1987.
Gertrude E Whitney of Boston, Suffolk County, MA was born on February 10, 1896, and died at age 105 years old on May 10, 2001.
Orpha Whitney of Morrisville, Lamoille County, VT was born on September 15, 1892, and died at age 104 years old on June 14, 1997.
Grace H Whitney of Bennington, Bennington County, VT was born on April 3, 1884, and died at age 105 years old on October 2, 1989.
Dorothy E Whitney of Marysville, Snohomish County, WA was born on February 12, 1896, and died at age 105 years old on November 25, 2001.
Katherine A Whitney of Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, WI was born on November 24, 1894, and died at age 103 years old on August 26, 1998.
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