Person Page - 1077

     Marcell E. Whitney, son of Capt. Elisha D. Whitney and Louise H. Emerson, was born on 27 December 1879 at Maine.^3,4,5

     Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. The first registration was for men between the ages of 21 and 31. As a result, this first registration included men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. As World War I continued to escalate, the United States instituted a second draft registration. The second registration was for men who had turned 21 since June 5, 1917, so it added men born between June 5, 1896 and June 5, 1897. Two months later, a supplemental registration was held on August 24, 1918 for men who had become 21 years of age since June 5, 1918, adding the names of men who were born between June 5, 1897 and August 24, 1897. With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Marcell filled out a draft card for World War I on 12 September 1918 (at age 38). He was employed as carpenter, working for himself and described as height, medium and medium build with blue eyes and black hair..⁵

     Marcell E. Whitney in consideration of one dollar and other valuable consideration, bought a certain lot and parcel of land (containing seventy-five acres, more or less) with buildings thereon, situate in said Hampden on the Westerly side of the county road leading from Hampden Highlands to Winterport. to Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Ophelia Fortin on 30 September 1922. The deed was witnessed by an unknown person and proved.⁶

     Marcell E. Whitney died on 15 October 1931 at age 51.⁷ and was buried at Locust Grove Cemetery, Hampden, Penobscot, Maine.⁸

     Marcelle J. Whitney, son of Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Orasie LaPointe, was born on 8 July 1937 at Maine.^1,2

     Marcelle, at age 23, son of Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Orasie LaPointe, married Paula Marie Leblond at age 23 on 1 October 1960 at St. Mary's Church, Bangor, Maine,

Bangor Couple Exchanges Vows In Catholic Nuptials

Paula Marie LeBlond, 178 Center Street, Bangor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred LeBlond, Limestone, became the bride of Marcelle John Whitney, 35 Thatcher Street, Bangor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Whitney, Hampden Highlands, in St Mary's Catholic Church, Bangor, Saturday morning. The Rev. Gerard J. Bouchard performed the double-ring ceremony in front of the altar which was decorated with white gladioli and greenery. Miss M. Isabel Carlin played the wedding march and accompanied by Joseph Rice who sang "Oh Sanctissima” “Oh Sacred Heart” and “Panis Angelicus”. Given in marriage by her father the bride was charming in a street-length brocaded gown of pink satin, princess style, with an insert of pleats and a matching jacket, with a shoulder-length veil caught to a hat crown, matching the dress. She carried a white prayerbook with a white orchid and streamers of baby’s breath. Pearl ear rings a gift of the bridegroom were her only jewelry. Mrs. Shirley Hame,l Winthrop, sister of the bridegroom, was the matron of honor. She was attired in a street-length sheath of light brown lace with matching accessories and carried a cascade bouquet of yellow poms. Walter G. Whitney, Hampden twin brother of the bridegroom, was the best man. Ushers were Shirley Hamel, Winthrop, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and Daniel G. Spellman, Bangor. The reception was held at the V F W Hall in Brewer, which was decorated with white wedding bells, streamers, and seasonal flowers. Miss Demerise Mosher served the wedding cake. Mrs. Sophie Flanagan assisted in serving. For a motor trip to an unannounced destination the bride selected a walking suit of green and beige wood tweed with rust-brown accessories. She complemented her ensemble with a white orchid corsage. On their return after October 5 the couple will be at home at Hampden Highlands. The bride was graduated from Limestone High School in the class of 1955 and from Husson College in 1956. She is employed by the General Adjustment Bureau Inc in Bangor. The bridegroom was graduated from Hampden Academy in the class of 1955 and from the Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Portland in 1959. He is employed by Webber Oil Company in Bangor.^3,4

     Marcelle J. Whitney and Paula Marie Leblond were divorced on 7 May 1976 at Bangor, Penobscot, Maine.⁵

     Marcelle, son of Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Orasie LaPointe, married Winifred (?) before February 1977.⁶

     Marcelle died at age 81, on 25 March 2019,² and was buried at Locust Grove Cemetery, Hampden, Penobscot, Maine.²

     Reference: 2118.
     Marcia Louise Whitney, daughter of Lester Frank Whitney and Phyllis Marion Burrill, was born on 2 November 1951. Unknown GEDCOM info: 02 NOV 1951.

     Reference: 2119.
     Mark Lester Whitney, son of Lester Frank Whitney and Phyllis Marion Burrill, was born on 27 July 1953. Unknown GEDCOM info: 27 JUL 1953.

     Reference: 4365.

     Roy, married Bertha R. Braley, daughter of C Braley and Hattie Fogg, on 1 January 1927 at Maine.¹