Walter George Whitney1

M, b. 8 July 1937, d. 12 September 2018
FatherCapt. Walter E. Whitney1 b. 22 Jun 1901, d. 31 Jan 1977
MotherOrasie LaPointe1 b. 1908, d. 5 Sep 1998
Walter G. Whitney, husband of Patricia M. Rogerson
     Walter George Whitney, son of Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Orasie LaPointe, was born on 8 July 1937 at Bangor, Penobscot, Maine.1,2

     Walter, at age 21, son of Capt. Walter E. Whitney and Orasie LaPointe, married Patricia M. Rogerson on 11 October 1958 at Hampden, Penobscot, Maine,

Whitney-Rogerson Ceremony Held At St Mary’s Church

Patricia Marie Rogerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Rogerson, Hampden, became the bride of Walter George Whitney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E Whitney, Hampden Highlands, Saturday morning in St Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Dona;d W. Jacques performed the doible ring ceremony. Wedding decorations were white gladoli. Traditional wedding music was played by Miss M Isabel Carlin who also accompanied Harry Kelley. He sang "Ave Maria", "O Sanctissima" and "Pants Angelica”.
Gown Of Blue Chiffon
Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a ballerina length gown of blue chiffon with an underskirt of netting. She carried a Bible with a white orchid and streamers. Maid of honor Miss Verle Sanborn wore a ballerina-length gown of pink taffeta with lace over the skirt.She carried a Colonial boquet of pink flowers. Marcelle Whitney, brother of the bridegroom, was the bestman. The bride’s mother chose a beige brocade dress with brown accessories and a corsage of bronze and rust poms. The mother of the bridegroom wore a sheath dress of green print jersey with brown accessories and a corsage of bronze and rust poms. A wedding reception was held at the bride's home which was decorated with white streamers wedding bellss and fall flowers. Miss Donna Rogerson, sister of the bride circulated the guest book. The gift table was in charge of Miss Donna Russell and Mrs. Florence Kirkland. The wedding cake was made by the bride's mother. After the traditional first slice was cut by the bride and bridegroom it was served by Miss Barbara Sinclair Assisting m serving were Mrs Shirley Hamel and Mrs Walter Grant. Wedding Trip To Boston For a wedding trip by automobile to Boston the bride wore a powded-blue sheath with black accessories The couple will be at home alter October 15. The bride was graduated of Hampden Academy and the Eastern Academy of Beauty Culture. She is employed by Rita’s Beauty Salon. The bridegroom was graduated from Hampden Academy He is employed by the Jayson Company of Portland.3,4


     Walter died at age 81, on 12 September 2018,2 and was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Hampden, Penobscot, Maine.2

Census

     Walter George Whitney appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 5 April 1940, of Hampden, Penobscot, Maine in the household of his parents, Walter and Orasie.5

Family

Patricia M. Rogerson

Obituary

HAMPDEN - Walter George Whitney, 81, passed away at his home September 12, 2018. He was born July 8, 1937, in Bangor, the son of Walter E. and Orasie L. (Lapointe) Whitney. Walter graduated from Hampden Academy, class of 1955. He owned and operated Hampden Window, serving Hampden and the surrounding communities for over 50 years. Walter followed the local high school and college sporting teams. He especially enjoyed following the Husson Braves. Walter also liked slow pitch softball, both as a player and umpire. He enjoyed snowmobiling in the winter and camping in the summer with his family. Walter also enjoyed working in his flower garden. In addition to his parents, Walter was predeceased by a son, Daryl Whitney; a brother, Lester Whitney; and a sister, Louise Keene. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Patricia Whitney; children, Brent L. Whitney and wife, Diane, of Ellsworth, Cheryl Worcester and husband, Cliff, of Dedham, Stacey Burnett and husband, Scott, of Hermon; nine grandchildren, Josh, Daniel, Cassandra, Brooke, Meghan, Brianne, Catrina, Paige, and Walter; five great-grandchildren, Jaden, Jhace, Josh, Khloe, and Dominic; a twin brother, Marcelle Whitney and wife, Winifred, of Bar Harbor; siblings, Aline Patterson and husband, Hal, of Illinois, Daniel Whitney of Bangor; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Whitney; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are welcome to call 5-7 p.m., Monday, September 17, 2018, at the Hampden-Gilpatrick Chapel of Brooking-Smith, 45 Western Avenue, Hampden. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Lakeview Cemetery, Western Avenue, Hampden. All are welcome to share conversation and refreshments at the Hampden Snowmobile Club, 844 Western Avenue, Hampden, ME 04444, immediately following the service, Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Walter in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the Samuel Alexander Memorial Endowment, or to the Lafayette Family Cancer Center. Both of which can be mailed c/o EMHS Foundation, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com. Published on September 15, 20182
Last Edited10 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Hampden, Maine, Sheet 2 A, line 19.
  2. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, Information from Walter's obituary.
  3. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Certificate Number: 6339;
    Bride Name: Rogerson Patricia M.; Bride Town/State:
    Groom Name: Whitney Walter G.; Groom Town/State:
    Date of Marriage: October , 1958 Day Unknown.
  4. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, The Bangor Daily News Bangor, Maine 13 Oct 1958, Mon Page 8.
  5. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Hampden, Maine, Sheet 2 A, line 14 thru 20.

Walter T. Whitney1

M, b. 18 April 1873, d. 27 November 1898
FatherCapt. Elisha D. Whitney1 b. 1 May 1844, d. 17 Sep 1910
MotherLouise H. Emerson1 b. 16 Nov 1845, d. 5 May 1919
Walter T. Whitney
     Walter T. Whitney, son of Capt. Elisha D. Whitney and Louise H. Emerson, was born on 18 April 1873 at Maine.1,2

     Walter T. Whitney died on 27 November 1898 at Maine at age 25.3 and was buried at Locust Grove Cemetery, Hampden, Penobscot, Maine.3

Census

     Walter T. Whitney appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hampden, Penobscot, Maine in the household of his parents, Elisha and Louise.4
Last Edited8 Aug 2018

Citations

  1. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Page 36, line 18.
  2. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, Date is from cemetery marker.
  3. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 43366835.
  4. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Page 36, line 14 thru 22.

Wilber J. Whitney1

M, b. circa 18 January 1856, d. 29 March 1856
FatherCharles Whitney 2nd1 b. 3 Aug 1819, d. 3 Apr 1897
MotherBarbara Jane Sewall1 b. c 1830, d. 11 Feb 1863
Wilber J. Whitney, son of Charles and Barbara Whitney
Photograph by John Van Dyke, 10 May 2009
     Wilber J. Whitney, son of Charles Whitney 2nd and Barbara Jane Sewall, was born circa 18 January 1856.2

     Wilber J. Whitney died on 29 March 18561 and was buried at Locust Grove Cemetery, Hampden, Penobscot, Maine.3
Last Edited8 Aug 2018

Citations

  1. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, The inscription was part of Barbara Jane's headstone.
  2. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, The inscription was part of Barbara Jane's headstone. The birth date is estimated based on headstone information.
  3. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 49004952.

Zora M. Whitney1,2,3

F, b. 19 June 1868, d. 5 January 1934
FatherCapt. Elisha D. Whitney2,3 b. 1 May 1844, d. 17 Sep 1910
MotherLouise H. Emerson2,3 b. 16 Nov 1845, d. 5 May 1919
Zora M. Whitney, daughter of Capt. Elisha and Louise Whitney
     Zora M. Whitney, daughter of Capt. Elisha D. Whitney and Louise H. Emerson, was born on 19 June 1868 at Maine.2,3,4

     Zora M. 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.5

     Zora M. Whitney died on 5 January 1934 at age 65.6 and was buried at Locust Grove Cemetery, Hampden, Penobscot, Maine.7

Census

     Zora appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Hampden, Penobscot, Maine, in the household of her parents, Elisha and Louise.8

     Zora M. Whitney appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hampden, Penobscot, Maine in the household of her parents, Elisha and Louise.9

     Zora M. Whitney appeared on the 1900 Federal Census in Hampden, Penobscot, Maine in the household of her parents, Elisha and Louise.10

     Zora M. Whitney appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Hampden, Penobscot, Maine in the household of her parents, Elisha and Louise. She was working as a teacher.11
Last Edited8 Aug 2018

Citations

  1. [S39] Unknown author, Penobscot Land Deeds, Land deed, volume 948 page 324 and 325 states family.
  2. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Page 8, line 33.
  3. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Page 36, line 16.
  4. [S33] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1900 Twelfth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1900 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Sheet 11 A, line 33.
  5. [S39] Unknown author, Penobscot Land Deeds, Volume 948, page 324 and 325.
  6. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, Date inscribed on Marker; viewed April 2009.
  7. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 43366847.
  8. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Page 8, line 31 thru 36.
  9. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Page 36, line 14 thru 22.
  10. [S33] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1900 Twelfth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1900 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Sheet 11 A, line 31 thru 37.
  11. [S49] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1910 Thirteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1910 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Hampden, Maine, Sheet 5 B, line 98 thru 100 and Sheet 6 A, lines 1 thru 4.

Charles E. Whiton1

M
     Reference: 6278.

     Charles, married Susanna Hobart at age 20, daughter of Martin Hobart and Susannah Burrell, on 1 December 1839 at Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts.1

Family

Susanna Hobart b. 1 Jan 1819, d. 5 Apr 1881
Last Edited18 Oct 2019

Citations

  1. [S90] Compiler: Published By the Town, History of the Town of Hingham, Massachusetts, Volume II Genealogical, Volume II Page 110.
 
Compiler, Left Click on License Plate to Send Comments: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke