Dexter Whitney age 53 b. Broome Co farmer lived this Co 52 years
Eliza age 49 wife b. Mass. lived this Co 45 years
Dexter age 15 son b. Broome Co
William age 6 b. Broome Co
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Dolphus Whitney age 21 b. broome Co farmer
Lorancy age 17 wife b. Chenango Co
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Smith Whitney age 32 b. Broome Co farmer lived this Co 18 years
Lucy age 28 wife lived this Co 28 years
Leroy age 9 son b. roome Co
Ormasavilla age 6 dau b. Broome Co
Oliver C. age 4 son b. Broome Co
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Joshua Whitney son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Boardman) Whitney was born in Connecticut, Nov. 24, 1748. He married Hannah Greene, daughter of Ebenezer Greene, born in Welton, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Sept. 14, 1748. The children of Joshua and Hannah (Greene) Whitney , born in Connecticut were: Joshua; Sarah who married William Guthrie , Esq. of Bainbridge, Chenango County, NY.;Thomas married Polly Gilbert; William who founded Whitney's Point, NY; John who married Polly Bortell; Hannah who married Deacon Daniel Stowe of Chenango Point, NY. After the Revolution , Joshua and his family left Connecticut and resided in Hillsdale, NY for a short time and had born there: Lucy who married Franklin Morse of Vestal, NY. They made their way thru the Catskills and in 1787, settled in what was then Montgomery County, NY, on the west side of the Chenango river, about two miles above it's junction with the Susquehannah river. This district was later known as Whitney's Flats. Child born to Joshua and Hannah in Whitney's Flats was; Olive who married Christopher Eldredge from Stonington, Connecticut to Chenango Point 1806 and built a house on the south side of the Susquehanna river, opposite it's junction with the Chenango. Through his merchantile business , and operations in real estate and lumber , he amassed a considerable fortune. Mr. and Mrs. Eldredge had six sons and one daughter.
Joshua Whitney, the eldest son of Joshua and Hannah (Greene) Whitney, a lad of fourteen when the family moved from Connecticut to the shores of the Chenango river, was destined to become the founder of Binghamton. In 1793, Joshua married Rhoda Jewell, born in 1774. The children of Joshua and Rhoda (Jewell) Whitney born at what is now the present site of Binghamton were: 1. Pamela born Apr. 12, 1794, married General Thomas G. Waterman, Aug. 20, 1813.As a wedding dower she received a house and lot on Court Street. .General Waterman was born in Connecticut, and was a greduate of Yale. As a lawyer he compiled some well known law books. He was a member of the New York Legislature for one year, and of the Senate for four years. He was appointed Judge in 1832. He built the mansion at 71 Front Street in 1818. They were the parents of six sons and four daughters. Among their children were: Rhoda E.who married Judge James White.The White children were all gifted and were as follows: Mrs. Lucy C. Lillie, contributor to "Harper's Magazine;" Mrs. Janett Walker, a concert singer; Mrs. Jennie DelBal, an authoress; and Thomas W. who was for thirty-five years the personal representive of James Gordon Bennett of the "New York Herald". He was a lawyer and compiled many books. He married the daughter of Rev. Dr. Andrews; Joshua W. also a lawyer, lived in Detroit and married the two daughters of Colonel Ira Davenport of Bath, NY. General Waterman also engaged with his brother-in-law Joshua Whitney in large lumber transactions. General and Mrs. Waterman died at the family home on Front Street and are buried in Christ Church yard. They are survived by a number of decendants. 2. Virgil , Sr. born Feb. 5, 1797, married, in 1819, Marcia Doty, a sister-in-law of Mrs. John A. Collier. They were the parents of three sons ; and one daughter, who became the wife of Hon. Rodney A. Ford. A son Virgil married Pamela, daughter of Franklin Whitney. Virgil, Sr. was appointed postmaster in 1832 by President James Monroe and held the office for ten years. The post office was in the Whitney family for thirty years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Whitney , Sr. died at "Marshlands" on Virgil Street. 3. Vincent born May 23, 1799, married Susan Harper of Harpersville, in 1823. They were the parents of Mrs. Lucy Bryant of Buffalo; Mrs. Julia W. Eaton and Miss Kate Whitney both of this city. Vincent Whitney was active in politics and was elected to the New York State Legistlature in 1832 and 1833. Mr. and Mrs. died at the family home Eaton Place and Front Street.4. oegre born Aug. 12, 1801, married Sophia Evans, who was born in Kidderminister, England, May 28, 1806. They werer the parents of five sons and four daughters, all born at Chenango, New York. The sons engaged in the merchantile pursuits except for George, Jr. who became a prominent and highly esteemed lawyer of this city. Mr. and Mrs. George Whitney died at the family home on Court Street. 5. Washington born July 22, 1803, married Caroline , daughter of Rufus Park , in 1832. They were the parents of four sons and two daughters. He was on Governor Clinton's staff. Their son Franklin became a sucessful merchant in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney died at the family home on Riverside Drive.They are survuved by two grandsons Frederick and Oscar Whitney, and a number of great grandchildren. 6. Franklin born July 1803, married Sept. 12, 1826, Elizabeth, daughter of Hon. Dugald Cameron, of Bath, New York. They were the parents of six sons and six daughters. He owned and operated the "Mills" on Lake Keuka, Steuben County, New York one of the largest lumber industries in the state. Mr. Whitney built a home at 63 Front Street where he resided until his death Sept. 22, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Whitney are survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fanny Cameron Whitney-Smith, and her daughter Elizabeth Cameron Whitney-Smith. 7. Joshua born Dec. 17, 1804; married Zarah Evans Dec. 1830. They were the parents of Zarah, wife of Rev. Capen. Joshua inheireted from his father the Richfield Springs estate. The house is connected to a hotel known as the "Springs House", which he afterwards sold and returned to Binghamton. He purchased the "Whitney Place" where he and his wife continued to live and celebrated their golden wedding. His widow survived him , and on her nintieth birday gave a reception assisted by her own and her last social function given by a Whitney at "Whitney Place" .They were the last Whitney's to occupy "Whitney Place " and left no descendents. 8. Rhoda born Apr. 14, 1808 who died in infancy. 9. William Wallace born Sept. 28, 1810; married in 1832, Myra, daughter of Daniel Clark, of New Orleans. They were the parents of two children; William and Rhoda. He died in New Orleans, in 1837and his widow afterwards married Major General Edmund P. Gaines of the United States Army. 10. Mary born Oct. 2, 1812; unmarried, died in Binghamton. 11. Charles born Apr. 1, 1815; married Emily Clark, an English lady, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was a Shakespear reader and was invited by Queen Victoria to Windsor Castle , where he gave a reading of King Lear. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitney are survived by Mrs. Mary Whitney Lawrence and Miss Jennie Olive Whitney. 12. Robert, born Apr. 21, 1818 and died in infancy.
* designates buried in Spring Forest Cemetery.
1. *Joshua Whitney, Jr. 1773-1845, m. 1793 to *Rhoda Jewel, 1774-1823; all children by her; m. 2nd in 1824 *Julia Crocker 1790-1874
2. Virgil Whitney 1796-1889, m. 1819 Marcia L. Doty 1800-1857
2. *Vincent Whitney 1799-1861 m. 1823 to Susan Elinor Harpur 1804-1873
2. George Whitney 1801-1863 m. 1824 Sophia Silk Evans 1806-1886
2.* Franklin Whitney 1803-1863, m. 1826* Elizabeth Cameron 1807-1868
2.* Washington Whitney 1803-1874 m. 1832 Caroline park 1803-1865
2. *Joshua Whitney, III 1806-1891 m. 1830 *Zara Evans 1902
2. Rhoda Whitney Apr. 14, 1808-Aug. 4, 1808
2.* William Wallace Whitney 1810-1837 m. 1832 Myra Clark 18056-1885; she m. 2nd U.S.General Edmund Gaines
2. Mary Amelia Whitney 1812-1877
2. Robert Whitney 1818-1819
Henry S. Whitney age 39 b. Broome Co farmer
Elizabeth age 35 wife b. Broome Co
Charlott age 3 dau b. Broome Co
Oliver Whitney age 36 b. Broome Co farmer lived this Co 36 years
Teresa age 34 wife b. Broome Co
Chancy Whitney age 57 b. Broome Co farmer lives this Co 54 years
Amanda age 56 wife b. Broome Co
Lucy age 30 dau b. Chenango Colived this Co 29 years
Jackson age 24 son b. Chenango Co lived this Co 23 Years
Feb. 17, 1858
Alonzo Whitney marrtied at Susq. Depot, Pa. Feb. 9th by Rev. J.A.Wood to Rubie L.Tuttle, both of Susq., Pa.
Ann Whitney died this village the 23rd, daughter of *age 3 years.
Caroline Whitney died in Bingahmton Feb. 17th, age 62, wife of Washington Whitney and daughter of Rufus Park.
Charles A. Whitney of Binghamton married at the Congreg. Church in Elmira the 20th to Jennie S. Cleves of Elmira.
Charles Cameron Whitney died Mar. 30th s/o Francis Whitney age 12 years-6 months- 2days
Charles frederick Whitney died at New Orleans, La. the 8th of typhoid eldest son of Virgil Whitney of this village, age 24 years.
Ebenezer Whitney : Wanted: an apprentice to the Saddle & Harness business age about 14-16 years of age.
Edwrad B. Whitney married this city Jan. 5th by Rev. Lyman Wright to Fanny A. Camberlain both of Binghamton
Edwin F. Whitney drowned at Lanesboro, Pa. Sept. 3rd. age 9 years-10 months- 23 days.
Eliza Cameron Whitney died this city Sept. 11th wife of the late Franklin Whitney
Emily C. Whitney died this city Oct. 29th wife of William Whitney of NY in her 40th year.
Flora P. Whitney died this city Jan. 6, wife of George Whitney and youngest daughter of Rev. Zachariah and Mary G. Paddock age 26 years-6 days.
Frances Whitney died in East Owego the 9th formerly of this village age 38 years.
Franklin Whitney married the 11th at the home of the bride's father in Union to Sallie Chambers daughter of Benjamin Chambers.
Franklin Whitney died at his home in Binghamton Sept. 22nd , son of Joshua Whitney, age 60 years. Left a widow. Had lived in Stueben County, NY
Franklin Whitney died thisn city Jan. 14th age 30 years
George Whitney died in Chenango June 27th age 62 years.
George Whitney married Oct. 9th at the home of the bride's father in Lisle to Mary Louise Stoddard of Lisle.
Grace Whitney died May 15th only child of George and Flora P. Whitney & grandaughter of Dr. Paddock age 1 year-6 months-23 days.
Henry T. Whitney married in Triangle Feb. 14th by Rev. Lewis to Elizabeth Park, youngest daughter of Rufus Park of Chenango, deceased.
Ira Davenport Whitney died this village the 24th Sept. , son of Franklin and Eliza Whitney age 9 months 12 days.
Dr. J.S.Whitney married in Union Oct. 29th by Rev. A.F.Harding Lydia Robbins of Union.
James Whitney died this village the 16th age 35 years-2 months.
James E. Whitney married in Binghamton the 11th at the baptist church by Rev. Garner to Alice Angell of Binghamton.
Gen. John Whitnety died at Great Barrington, Mass Jan. 13th of heart disease age 76 years. He was a lawyer.
John Whitney died in Conklin the 6th , brother of Gen. Joshua Whitney and one of the first settlers of this region.
Joshua Whitney has received the fall & winter goods at his store in the village of Binghamton.
Joshua Whitney married Dec. 4th at the home of S.L.Brown by Rev. Remington to Sarah M. Cross all of Chenango.
Gen. Joshua Whitney died in Binghamton Apr. 13th age 72 years. Born in Hillsdale, Columbia County, NY he removed with his father , Judge Joshua, to Binghamton in 1787. His father died leaving a large family of which Joshua was the eldest. Left 9 children who survived him, 40 grandchildren and 6 or 8 great grandchildren.Burial at the Episopal church.
Joshua Whitney 50th anniversary was held this evening for Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Whitney at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Horatio Evans at the old Whitney mansion. A double wedding was held at the Episcopal church 50 years ago for Zara Evans to Joshua Whitmey and Abigail Chamberlain to Horatio Evans by Rev. William Bush of Oxford, NY.
Joshua Whitney, Jr. married at Christs Church Nov. 3, 1830 by Rev. Bush of Oxford, NY to Zara Evans both of this village.
Julia Anna Whitney died Fri. Oct. 7th at 2 miles down down the Susq. river from this city of heart disease, daughter of Washington Whitney, age 37 years.
Julia C. Whitney died at Cario, Green County, NY the 11th widow of Gen. Joshua Whitney , in her 84th year. Her maiden name was Crocker and her father previous and during the Rev. War lived at Port Chester, NY where he founded a foundry. He later moved to Cario where Julia was born in 1790.
Kate Harpur Whitney youngest daughter of Judge Vincent Whitney died this village age 24 years.
Marcia L. Whitney died this village the 14th wife of Virgil Whitney, age would have been 56 years on the 12th of next month.
Mary Whitney died at her home on North Street Jan. 17th daughter of the late Gen. Whitney age 63 years.
Pamela Waterman Whitney died at her home in Binghamton Mar. 22nd wife of B.N.Johnson age 46 years.
Polly Whitney died in Whitney's Point the 6th widow of the late Thomas Whitney, age 84 years.Moved to this county early in life from Conn. & married Thomas Whitney Nov. 15, 1801. Lived this place more than 60 years. Member Presby. church of Lisle.
Polly Whitney died suddenly at her home in Conklin, Apr.1st, age 79 years 7 months., wife of John Whitney, deceased.
Robert B.Whitney died Dec. 1st age 31 years, son of Virgil Whitney and postmaster of this village.
Robert C. Whitney died in Binghamton Apr. 13th , eldest son of of the late Franklin Whitney age 30 years.
Sarah Whitney died at Campbell of illness Feb. 22nd , wife of Ebenezer Whitney , in her 64th year.
Sarah J. Whitney died at Jersey City, NJ Mar. 6th age 24 years-4 months-18 days, wife of Franklin Whitney. Buried in Binghamton.
Sarah J. Whitney died at Susq. Depot, Pa. Nov. 21st wife of Alexander Whitney and daughter of Rufus and Sarah Butts in her 16th year(?).
Susan Elinor Whitney died Dec. 22nd in this city , widow of Vincent Whitney age 68 years.
Judge Vincent Whitney died at his home in this village Feb. 14th son of Gen. Joshua Whitney, in his 62nd year. Born May 23, 1799.
Virgil G. Whitney died this city Aug. 1st age 40 years.
Virgil Whitney, Jr. married at St. Charles Hotel in Syracuse, NY by Rev. George M Hills , Rector of St. Paul's Church to Pamela Whitney daughter of Franklin Whitney.
Virgil Whitney, Jr. died this village Jan. 2nd son of Virgil , late postmaster of this village, Virgil Jr. was a postmaster himself, age 30 years.
Washington Whitney died (no date) in the town of Binghamton age 71 years.
William Whitney married in Conklin the 9th by Rev.M.L.Wood to Rhoda Ann Blakeslee , all of Conklin.
William Whitney died in Triangle the 17th age 59 years.
William H.Whitney married in Binghamton Jan. 7th at the home of the bride's uncle Giles Orcutt, by Rev. Andrews to Julia C. Freeman , only daughter of of the late Edwin Freeman.
William Wallace Whitney died in New Orleans, La. , son of Joshua Whitney of this village age 27 years, married to the daughter of Daniel Clark of New Orleans.BIOGRAPHICAL OF THE
from the "History of Broome County" by Smith
THE FAMILY OF JOSHUA WHITNEY, JR.
2. Pamela Whitney 1794-1864, m. 1813 Thomas G. Waterman 1788-1862
3. Rhoda Elziabeth Waterman 1815-1898 m. 1834 James W. White 1807-1867
4. Joshua Whitney Waterman
5. Janette Waterman m. 1840 Charles Eldredge
6. Pamela Jane Waterman
7. Jane Cameron Waterman 1834-1835
8. Thomas Waterman, Jr.
3. Charles Frederick Whitney1820-1844
3.*Adeline Whitney 1823-1905 m. 1844*Rodney Ford 1817-1902
3. Robert B. Whitney 1828-1858
3. Virgil Whitney Jr. m. 1857 to Pamela Whitney 1839-?
3. Lucy Whitney m. 1851 Henry C. Bryant of Buffalo, NY
3. *Ann Harpur Whitney 1833-1836
3. Ann Harpur Whitney 1836-1865
3. *Kate Harpur Whitney 1841-1865
3. Julia Whitney m.1851 Lewis L. Eaton of Buffalo, NY
3. Mary Elziabeth 1825-1847 ,. 1846 Charles White
3. William Henry Whitney b. 1827 m. 1856 Julia C. Freeman; went to Mexico
3. Sophia Whitney 1830-1860 m. 1857 Thomas Webb
3. Jane Whitney 1833-1875 m. 1859 Oliver O. keeler
3. James Evans W hitney 1836-? went to Michigan.
3. George Whitney, Jr. 1839-? m. 1869 Flora Paddock d. 1871 , m. 2nd Mary Louise Stoddard
3. Jane Cameron Whitney 1830 m. 1854 George Haskins of Buffalo, NY
3. Robert C. Whitney 1833-1864
3. Caroline Whitney 1835-?
3. Virgil G. Whitney 1836-?
3. Franklin Whitney 1837 m. 1858 Sallie Chambers
3. Pamela V. Whitney 1839 m. 1857 Virgil Whitney, Jr.
3. Charles Cameron Whitney 1839-1847
3. Francis Whitney 1848
3. Christine Whitney 1850
3. *Charles Whitney 1833-1852
3. Julia Ann Whitney 1836-1874
3. *Mary J. Whitney 1838-1886 m. William AS, Monkman
3. *H.Joshua Whitney 1840-1902
3. Rufus Park Whitney m. Catherine E. d. May 3, 1879 age 47 yeras.
3. Henry J. Whitney
3. Franklin H. Whitney
3. Zara Whitney 1831-1857 m. 1855 Rev. Jamesd W. Capen
3. William Wallace, Jr. 1833-1881
3. *daughter 1834-1834
3. Rhoda Whitney 1835-1879 m. 1856 R.S.Strother; m. 2nd James Christmas
3. Julia Whitney 1838
3. Virginia Elizabeth Gaines 1840-1841 daughter of Myra and General Gaines.
2. Charles Whitney 181501855m. 1854 Emily Clark 1819-1892
3. Mary Whitney m. 1878 Henry Lawrence, d. 1891
3. Jennie Oliver Whitney 1858-1939