1927 - 1988 (60 years)
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Name |
Kenneth Lincoln Whitney |
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Birth |
20 Mar 1927 |
Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts [3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12] |
General Information |
As a young man, he did woodworking, enjoyed skiing, and was an excellent ballroom dancer. According to Muse (s204), "He worked for various textile manufacturing firms during his career, mostly in operations and management positions. When his children were young, he traveled a great deal, and transferred his family to new cities as he followed his textile career. Eventually he started a consulting firm in which he helped smaller companies who were faltering." He was employed by American Enka Corporation of Enka, North Carolina between 1963 and 1968. Kenneth was employed by Textile Research Services, Raleigh, North Carolina between 1968 and 1974. [6] |
Census |
1930 (2 years) |
Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts [13] |
In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 3, living on 15 Hull Avenue, Pittsfield, Massachusetts with his parents. |
Census |
1940 (12 years) |
Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts [14] |
In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 13, living on 27 Beverly Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts with his parents. He is called "Dennis" on the Census Form. |
Graduation |
1945 (17 years) |
Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts [6] |
In 1945 he graduated from Pittsfield High School, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. |
Military |
21 Feb 1945 to 15 May 1946 (17 years) [6, 11] |
He served on active duty in the Coast Guard from 21 Feb 1945 to 15 May 1946 at the close of World War II. On 11 December 1951, he was honorably discharged from the Coast Guard reserves as a Motor Machinists Mate 3rd Class. |
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Kenneth Whitney - 1946 While in the Coast Guard |
Draft Registration |
16 May 1946 (19 years) |
Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts [12] |
He registered for the draft on 16 May 1946 giving his age as 19, and his address as 27 Beverly Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. |
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Draft Registration Card of Kenneth Lincoln Whitney
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Graduation |
1950 (22 years) |
Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts [6] |
In 1950 he graduated from Lowell Technical Institute with a bachelor's degree. |
Residence |
Aug 1950 (23 years) |
Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts [6] |
In August 1950 he lived on 27 Beverly Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. |
Residence |
Feb 1954 (26 years) |
Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware [6] |
In February 1954 he lived in Claymont, Delaware. |
Residence |
May 1958 (31 years) |
Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania [6] |
In May 1958 he lived on 119 Tillman Lane, Chester, Pennsylvania. |
Residence |
May 1961 (34 years) |
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina [6] |
In May 1961 he lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. |
Residence |
May 1964 (37 years) |
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina [6] |
In May 1964 he lived in Asheville, North Carolina. |
Residence |
Aug 1974 (47 years) |
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina [6] |
In August 1974 he lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. |
Death |
17 Mar 1988 |
Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina [3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11] |
- He died at home of lung cancer. [8]
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Obituary |
19 Mar 1988 (60 years) [8] |
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Obituary of Kenneth Whitney
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Burial |
20 Mar 1988 |
Lafayette Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina [3, 6, 8, 11] |
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Grave Marker of Kenneth Lincoln Whitney
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Last Full Review |
5 Jan 2022 (94 years) |
Siblings |
1 brother and 1 sister |
+ | 1. Robert Harding Whitney, b. 20 Mar 1922, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts d. 4 Dec 1982, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut (Age 60 years) | | 2. Elsie Elaine Whitney, b. 12 Apr 1924, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts d. 16 Nov 1925, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (Age 1 year) | + | 3. Kenneth Lincoln "Dennis" Whitney, b. 20 Mar 1927, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts d. 17 Mar 1988, Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina (Age 60 years) ▻ Barbara Ann Goldsmith, m. 26 Aug 1950 ; Patricia Ann Trogdon, m. 17 Jan 1976 | |
Person ID |
I867 |
| Clan of Jonathan, Tribe of Joseph |
Last Modified |
5 Jan 2022 |
Father |
Harding Wheeler "Bud" Whitney, b. 13 Dec 1890, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts d. 3 Sep 1969, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut (Age 78 years) |
Relationship |
Birth |
Mother |
Elise Berenice Regnier, b. 1 Jul 1886, Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts d. 13 Jan 1966, Hollywood, Broward County, Florida (Age 79 years) |
Relationship |
Birth |
Marriage |
2 May 1921 |
Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts |
Age at Marriage |
He : 30 years and 5 months - She : 34 years and 10 months. |
Family ID |
F494 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family 1 |
Barbara Ann Goldsmith, b. 17 May 1928, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts d. 19 Oct 1974, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (Age 46 years) |
Marriage |
26 Aug 1950 |
Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts [5] |
Agency: Sacred Heart Church |
Age at Marriage |
He : 23 years and 5 months - She : 22 years and 3 months. |
Children |
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Family ID |
F522 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified |
5 Jan 2022 |
Family 2 |
Patricia Ann Trogdon, b. 4 Dec 1932, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina d. 15 Aug 2004, Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina (Age 71 years) |
Marriage |
17 Jan 1976 |
Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina [6] |
Agency: Cedar Falls Baptist Church |
Age at Marriage |
He : 48 years and 10 months - She : 43 years and 1 month. |
Children |
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Family ID |
F523 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified |
1 Aug 2014 |
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Event Map |
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 | Birth - 20 Mar 1927 - Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts |
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 | Census - 1930 - Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts |
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 | Census - 1940 - Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts |
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 | Graduation - 1945 - Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts |
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 | Draft Registration - 16 May 1946 - Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts |
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 | Graduation - 1950 - Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts |
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 | Residence - Aug 1950 - Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts |
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 | Marriage - 26 Aug 1950 - Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts |
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 | Residence - Feb 1954 - Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware |
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 | Residence - May 1958 - Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
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 | Residence - May 1961 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina |
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 | Residence - May 1964 - Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina |
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 | Residence - Aug 1974 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina |
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 | Marriage - 17 Jan 1976 - Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina |
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 | Death - 17 Mar 1988 - Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina |
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 | Burial - 20 Mar 1988 - Lafayette Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina |
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Pin Legend |
: Address
: Location
: City/Town
: County/Shire
: State/Province
: Country
: Not Set |
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Sources |
- [S509] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002).
Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0050
- [S806] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012).
Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01569; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 2-107
- [S572] Find a Grave web site, (Provo, Utah: Find A Grave, Inc.), Memorial ID 78539682 Kenneth Lincoln Whitney .
- [S994] Gravestone Inscription.
- [S868] Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970 , (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013).
- [S204] Muse, Jeanne. Descendants of Elmer Derby Whitney, (Asheville, North Carloina: manuscript, 20 February 2000).
- [S1165] North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004, (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007).
- [S1573] Obituary of Kenneth Whitney , (Greensboro, North Carolina: Greensboro News and Recorder, 19 March 1988, Page 31).
- [S911] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc).
- [S83] Social Security Death Benefit Records (SSDI), (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011).
- [S1040] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011).
- [S1175] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, (Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Draft Registration Card of Kenneth Lincoln Whitney.
- [S509] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002), Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0050.
- [S806] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012), Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01569; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 2-107.
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