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Orville Gurney Whitney 1884–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jan 1884

Birth Location: Iowa

Death Date: 2 Dec 1970

Death Location: Cumberland, Cass County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Francis Whitney

Mother: Hattie Chandler

Spouse(s): Mary Whitney

Children(s): Frances Whitney

The story of Orville Gurney Whitney began in 1884 in Iowa. In 1900, Orville Gurney Whitney resided in Massena, Cass, Iowa, USA. In 1925, Orville Gurney Whitney resided in Cumberland, Cass, Iowa, USA. Orville Gurney Whitney married Mary Whitney, and had children including Frances Marion Whitney. Orville Gurney Whitney passed away in 1970 in Cumberland, Cass County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Orville Gurney Whitney began in 1884 in Iowa.
  • In 1900, Orville Gurney Whitney resided in Massena, Cass, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1925, Orville Gurney Whitney resided in Cumberland, Cass, Iowa, USA.
  • Orville Gurney Whitney married Mary Whitney, and had children including Frances Marion Whitney.
  • Orville Gurney Whitney passed away in 1970 in Cumberland, Cass County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Orville Whitney's Ancestors

Self
Orville Whitney
1884–1970
Birth Place: Iowa
Parents
Francis M Whitney
1861–
Iowa
Hattie (Bell) Chandler
1864–1950
Iowa Co IA
Grandparents
James (Perry) Chandler
1840–1921
Ohio, USA
Elizabeth ("Eliza") Walker
1844–1921
Knox County, Ohio
Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1816–1894
Kaziah Headington
1820–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Walker
1795–1862

Orville Whitney's Descendants

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Orville (Gurney) Whitney (28 Jan 1884–2 Dec 1970) m. Mary Whitney (abt 1885–)
  1. 1. Frances (Marion) Whitney 1912–2006

Orville Whitney's Timeline

5 Records

1884
28 Jan 1884
Birth of Orville Gurney Whitney in Iowa
Iowa
1900
1900
Age 16
Orville Gurney Whitney resided here in Massena, Cass, Iowa, USA
Massena, Cass, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 41
Orville Gurney Whitney resided here in Cumberland, Cass, Iowa, USA
Cumberland, Cass, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Orville Gurney Whitney resided here in Union, Cass, Iowa, USA
Union, Cass, Iowa, USA
1970
2 Dec 1970
Age 86
Death of Orville Gurney Whitney in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1884
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Cass, Iowa; Roll: 646; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2340381
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Massena, Cass, Iowa; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1240422
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Massena, Cass, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Massena, Cass, Iowa; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1240422

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Cumberland, Cass, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Union, Cass, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Cass, Iowa; Roll: 646; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2340381

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1970
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cumberland, Cass County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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