Family:Whitney, John Lewis (c1865-b1900)
John Lewis Whitney (Lewis H., Lewis), son of Lewis H. and Elizabeth M. (Shankland) Whitney, was born about 1865, probably in Westport, CT, and died before 1900.
He married, 6 Aug 1891, Manhattan, NY, Rosie Saxenmeyer, daughter of Frank and Rosie (Shrein) Saxenmeyer.[1] She was born Apr 1872, Germany, and died after 1900.
Children of John Lewis and Rosie (Saxonmeyer) Whitney:
i. Bessie E. Whitney, b. Feb 1892, CT; d. 15 Jul 1963, Bridgeport, CT; bur. Saint Michael's Cemetery, Stratford, CT;[2] m. ca. 1910, Frank M. Brady. ii. Alexander Whitney, b. 26 Jun 1893, Westport, CT; d. 27 Feb 1919, New York, NY; bur. Calvary Cemetery, New York, NY;[3] m. 21 Apr 1917, Manhattan, NY, Isabel O'Connor.[4] iii. Marion Whitney, b. 25 Dec 1894, CT; d. 19 May 1917, Manhattan, NY; bur. Lutheran Cemetery, New York, NY.[5] iv. (child) Whitney, b. say 1896; d. bef. 1900.
Census
346 365 Whitney, Rosie Head W F Apr 1872 28 wid 4ch 3liv Germany Germany Germany Wash woman, Owns free house, Immig. 1889 -----, Bessie Dau W F Feb 1892 8 sgl Connecticut Connecticut Germany -----, Alexander Son W M Jun 1893 6 sgl Connecticut Connecticut Germany -----, Marion Dau W F Dec 1894 5 sgl Connecticut Connecticut Germany -----, Elizabeth MiL W F Apr 1836 62 wid 2ch 1liv Scotland Scotland Scotland At home, Immig. 1852
- 1910, Westport, Fairfield Co., CT: Bessie F. Whitney residing as niece in family of Frank C. Saxonmeyer.
References
- Census records.
1.^ New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, from FamilySearch.org.
2.^ Find A Grave Memorial #202865242, Bessie W. Brady.
3.^ New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, from FamilySearch.org.
4.^ New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, from FamilySearch.org.
5.^ New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, from FamilySearch.org.
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