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Clifford Harding Whitney, II

Male 1920 - 1996  (76 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Clifford Harding Whitney, II was born on 5 Oct 1920 in Albany, Albany County, New York (son of Clifford Elmer Whitney and Alta May Blair); died on 27 Dec 1996 in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1930, Bethlehem, Albany County, New York; He was recorded, age 9, while living with his parents.
    • Census: 1940, Bethlehem, Albany County, New York; He was recorded, age 19, while living with his parents. He was listed as being in his first year of college.
    • Residence: 1960, Ridgewood, Bergen County, New Jersey; He was listed as an engineer.; Address:
      238 Ackerman Avenue H
    • Residence: 1972, Ho-Ho-Kus, Bergen County, New Jersey
    • Residence: About 1976, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts

    Clifford married Helen Jane Frink on 03 Oct 1939. Helen was born on 10 Sep 1918; died on 1 Jun 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Ronald Frink "Ronie" Whitney
    2. Christine Whitney

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Clifford Elmer Whitney was born on 17 Oct 1893 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Elmer Derby Whitney and Grace Idella Harding); died on 22 Sep 1972 in Albany, Albany County, New York; was buried on 25 Sep 1972 in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, Albany County, New York.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: According to his obituary, "A native of Orange, Mass., and had resided in Delmar the last 48 years. Earlier he had lived in Albany for about four years. He was a teller with the Bankers Trust Co. of Albany for 38 years before retiring in 1958. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post, American Legion."
    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 5; Address:
      95 Winter Street
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 16; Address:
      Rear 111 Winter Street
    • Miscellaneous: 7 Jun1916, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; He joined the Masons.
    • Draft Registration: 19 Jun 1917, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft.; Address:
      192 First St
    • Military: 18 Dec 1917 to 2 Aug 1919; He served during World War I.
    • Census: 1920, Albany, Albany County, New York; He was a bank teller.; : 26; Address:
      Clinton Ave
    • Census: 1930, Bethlehem, Albany County, New York; He is listed as a bank teller.
    • Census: 1940, Bethlehem, Albany County, New York
    • Draft Registration: 1942, Delmar, Albany County, New York; He registered for the Draft.; : 47; Address:
      75 Adams Place
    • Residence: 1943, Albany, Albany County, New York; Albany, New York, City Directory, 1943
    • Residence: 1961, Delmar, Albany County, New York

    Notes:

    Name:


    Buried:
    Lot 36, Section 95

    Clifford married Alta May Blair on 25 Feb 1919. Alta (daughter of William Morgan Blair and Hattie Amanda Lasalle) was born on 24 Jun 1897 in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York; died on 15 Jun 1986 in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida; was buried on 18 Jun 1986 in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, Albany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Alta May Blair was born on 24 Jun 1897 in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York (daughter of William Morgan Blair and Hattie Amanda Lasalle); died on 15 Jun 1986 in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida; was buried on 18 Jun 1986 in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, Albany County, New York.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Lebanon, Madison County, New York; She was recorded, age 2, while living with her parents.
    • Census: 1905, Lebanon, Madison County, New York; She was recorded, age 8, while living with her parents.
    • Census: 1910, Lebanon, Madison County, New York; She was recorded, age 12, while living with her parents.
    • Census: 1920, Albany, Albany County, New York; : 22; Address:
      Clinton Ave
    • Census: 1930, Bethlehem, Albany County, New York
    • Census: 1940, Bethlehem, Albany County, New York
    • Residence: 1943, Albany, Albany County, New York; Albany, New York, City Directory, 1943

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lot 36, section 95

    Children:
    1. 1. Clifford Harding Whitney, II was born on 5 Oct 1920 in Albany, Albany County, New York; died on 27 Dec 1996 in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
    2. Shirley Mae Whitney


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Elmer Derby Whitney was born on 9 Jun 1864 in Ludlow, Windsor County, Vermont (son of Lysander S. Whitney and Lydia Ann Burnap); died on 14 Feb 1961 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 17 Feb 1961 in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: According to his obituary, "He came to Orange as a young man and worked on area farms. Before its closing, he was employed for many years in the box department of New Home Sewing Machine Co. His hobby was flowers and the gardens in his home here attracted many visitors. ... As the oldest resident of Athol, Mr. Whitney was presented the gold-headed cane in 1960. He had been active about the rest home at the time of his death."
    • Census: 1870, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 6
    • Census: 1880, Andover, Windsor County, Vermont; Elmer is recorded living with his parents.; : 16
    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a laborer in a Sewing Machine factory.; : 35; Address:
      95 Winter Street
    • Residence: About 1905, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He worked in a sewing machine shop; : 47; Address:
      Rear 111 Winter Street
    • Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a laborer in a machine shop.; : 53; Address:
      77 North Main Street
    • Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a mechanic in a Sewing Machine factory.; : 65; Address:
      77 North Main Street
    • Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 75; Address:
      77 North Main Street

    Notes:

    Birth:
    According to Muse (s204) "There is conflicting information concerning Elmer's birth place. Shirley Pedigo's Family Bible lists Jacksonville (Windham County), VT; Birth registration lists Ludlow (Windsor County), VT; Burnap geneaology lists Townshend (Windham County), Vt.; Vermont Vital Records Index to 1870 lists Ludlow."

    Residence:
    77 North Main Street

    Elmer married Grace Idella Harding on 18 Apr 1888 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Grace (daughter of George Harding and Ruth Melinda Delvey) was born on 15 Jul 1871 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Aug 1950 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Grace Idella Harding was born on 15 Jul 1871 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of George Harding and Ruth Melinda Delvey); died on 28 Aug 1950 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: Her niece, Ruth Esther Ward, lived with her when she went to Orange High School. According to her obituary, "Mrs. Grace I. (Harding) Whitney, 79, wife of Elmer Derby Whitney of 77 North Main Street, died at her home at 11:30 o'clock Monday evening following two weeks' illness. Mrs. Whitney was a native of Warwick, her parents having been George and Ruth M. Delvee Harding. She grew up and was married there to Mr. Whitney who had come from Vermont to work in the box shop in Warwick. They moved to Orange 58 years ago. ... Mrs. Whitney was a member of Adah Rebekah Lodge, and a contributor to the Universalist Church Unity club."
    • Residence: Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 8, while living with her parents.
    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 27; Address:
      95 Winter Street
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 30; Address:
      Rear 111 Winter Street
    • Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 48; Address:
      77 North Main Street
    • Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 58; Address:
      77 North Main Street
    • Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 68; Address:
      77 North Main Street

    Notes:

    Residence:
    77 North Main Street

    Notes:

    Married:
    Allred (s377) gives their marriage place as Orange, Massachusetts.

    Children:
    1. Harding Wheeler "Bud" Whitney was born on 13 Dec 1890 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Sep 1969 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried on 6 Sep 1969 in Pittsfield Cemetery, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
    2. baby girl Whitney was born on 6 Sep 1892 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Sep 1892 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    3. 2. Clifford Elmer Whitney was born on 17 Oct 1893 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1972 in Albany, Albany County, New York; was buried on 25 Sep 1972 in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, Albany County, New York.

  3. 6.  William Morgan Blair was born in Sep 1870 in New York State.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Lebanon, Madison County, New York
    • Census: 1905, Lebanon, Madison County, New York
    • Census: 1910, Lebanon, Madison County, New York

    William married Hattie Amanda Lasalle in 1893. Hattie was born on 25 May 1876 in Georgetown, Madison County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Hattie Amanda Lasalle was born on 25 May 1876 in Georgetown, Madison County, New York.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Lebanon, Madison County, New York
    • Census: 1905, Lebanon, Madison County, New York
    • Census: 1910, Lebanon, Madison County, New York

    Children:
    1. 3. Alta May Blair was born on 24 Jun 1897 in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York; died on 15 Jun 1986 in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida; was buried on 18 Jun 1986 in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, Albany County, New York.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Lysander S. Whitney was born on 31 Oct 1826 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 3 May 1906 in Chester, Windsor County, Vermont.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1870, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was a painter.; : 43
    • Census: 1880, Andover, Windsor County, Vermont; He was a farmer.; : 53

    Lysander married Lydia Ann Burnap on 13 Mar 1853 in Ludlow, Windsor County, Vermont. Lydia was born on 9 May 1828 in Ludlow, Windsor County, Vermont; died on 22 Jan 1890 in Chester, Windsor County, Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Lydia Ann Burnap was born on 9 May 1828 in Ludlow, Windsor County, Vermont; died on 22 Jan 1890 in Chester, Windsor County, Vermont.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1870, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 42
    • Census: 1880, Andover, Windsor County, Vermont; : 52

    Children:
    1. Minnie Ann Mehitable Whitney was born on 30 Jan 1862 in Ludlow, Windsor County, Vermont; died on 4 Apr 1958 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 4. Elmer Derby Whitney was born on 9 Jun 1864 in Ludlow, Windsor County, Vermont; died on 14 Feb 1961 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 17 Feb 1961 in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

  3. 10.  George HardingGeorge Harding was born on 17 Dec 1837 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts (son of Alpheus Stephen Harding and Catharine Muzzy Wheeler); died on 25 Apr 1910 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 29 Apr 1910 in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 12, living in Barre, Massachusetts with his parents.
    • Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census he was recorded, age 18, living in Barre, Massachusetts with his parents.
    • Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 22 living in Barre, Massachusetts with his parents and his wife. He is listed as a farmer.
    • Draft Registration: 1863, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 25
    • Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 27
    • Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 32
    • Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 42
    • Residence: 1894, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 63; Address:
      78 North Main Street
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 72; Address:
      77 North Main Street
    • Obituary: say 27 Apr 1910
    • Obituary: say 27 Apr 1910
    • Last Full Review: 21 Sep 2020

    Notes:

    Census:
    He and his wife were recorded while living with his parents. He is listed as a farmer.

    Draft Registration:
    He registered for the draft.

    Census:
    Works in a Brush Handle Factory.

    Census:
    His occupation is listed as "Work In Brush Wood Shop".

    Census:
    They had a 14 year old boarder, Erma Roe. He is listed as a house carpenter.

    Obituary:
    George was a carpenter. He was employed by G.H. Lawrence in 1894 in Orange, Massachusetts. According to his obituary, "During his fathers last illness he and his wife came here [Barre] to care for him, remaining a considerable period and then returning to Orange. Mr. Harding is favorably remembered by many of our citizens in both his earlier days and when here to care for his father. He was social, companionable, well-informed and well liked."

    George married Ruth Melinda Delvey on 1 Jun 1859 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Ruth (daughter of Joseph Delvee and Mary Ann Wheaton) was born on 15 Jun 1838 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Sep 1923 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 12 Sep 1923 in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Ruth Melinda DelveyRuth Melinda Delvey was born on 15 Jun 1838 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Joseph Delvee and Mary Ann Wheaton); died on 9 Sep 1923 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 12 Sep 1923 in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with the Harwood family.; : 17
    • Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census she was recorded, age 22 living in Barre, Massachusetts with her husband's parents and her husband.; : 22
    • Moved to: Abt 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 27
    • Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 32
    • Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 41
    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 66; Address:
      78 North Main Street
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 71; Address:
      77 North Main Street
    • Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 81; Address:
      77 North Main Street
    • Last Full Review: 21 Sep 2020

    Notes:

    Moved to:
    After her marriage, she lived in Barre, Mass., for five years, then moved to Brush Valley in Warwick where she lived for twenty-five years. Finally she moved to Orange.

    Census:
    They had a 14 year old boarder, Erma Roe.

    Census:
    She was a widow living with her daughter, Grace, and her husband.

    She was a widow living with her daughter, Grace, and her husband.

    Died:
    She died at 9 o'clock Sunday morning.

    Children:
    1. Ella Melinda Harding was born on 19 Dec 1860 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Jul 1928 in Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. Cora May Harding was born on 9 Jun 1868 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Oct 1952 in North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Tully Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    3. 5. Grace Idella Harding was born on 15 Jul 1871 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Aug 1950 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.