YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Robert Earl Whitney 1918–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Aug 1918

Birth Location: Elmira, Chemung, New York

Death Date: 31 Aug 2005

Death Location: Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA

Father: Earl Whitney

Mother: Rachel Tobey

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Madell

Children(s):

In 1918, Robert Earl Whitney entered the world in Elmira, Chemung, New York, born to Earl Lee Whitney And Rachel Ella Tobey. In 1920, Robert Earl Whitney resided in Southport, Chemung, New York. In 1930, Robert Earl Whitney resided in Elmira, Chemung, New York. Robert Earl Whitney married Elizabeth Belle Madell, and had children including Mary Lou Whitney, Michael T Whitney, Patricia Eileen Whitney, Robert E Whitney Jr. Robert Earl Whitney passed away in 2005 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA.

Find more search results for Robert Whitney
RW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1918, Robert Earl Whitney entered the world in Elmira, Chemung, New York, born to Earl Lee Whitney And Rachel Ella Tobey.
  • In 1920, Robert Earl Whitney resided in Southport, Chemung, New York.
  • In 1930, Robert Earl Whitney resided in Elmira, Chemung, New York.
  • Robert Earl Whitney married Elizabeth Belle Madell, and had children including Mary Lou Whitney, Michael T Whitney, Patricia Eileen Whitney, Robert E Whitney Jr.
  • Robert Earl Whitney passed away in 2005 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Earl Whitney
1894–1965
Birth Location: New Milford, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
EW
Rachel Tobey
1898–1973
Birth Location: Elmira, Chemung, New York
RT

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Madell
1918–2005
Birth Location: Elmira, Chemung, New York
EM

Children(s)

Robert Whitney's Ancestors

Self
Robert Whitney
1918–2005
Birth Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York
Parents
Earl Lee Whitney
1894–1965
New Milford, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Rachel (Ella) Tobey
1898–1973
Elmira, Chemung, New York
Grandparents
Martin (Andrew) Tobey
1860–1920
Caton, Steuben, New York
Isabelle Crane
1856–1936
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Gorton Tobey
1840–
Mary Tobey
1842–
Charles Crane
1827–1879
Rachel Southard
1828–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Southard
1798–1876
Betsey Stevens
1802–1870

Robert Whitney's Timeline

9 Records

1918
3 Aug 1918
Birth of Robert Earl Whitney in Elmira, Chemung, New York
Elmira, Chemung, New York
1920
1920
Age 2
Robert Earl Whitney resided here in Southport, Chemung, New York
Southport, Chemung, New York
1930
1930
Age 12
Robert Earl Whitney resided here in Elmira, Chemung, New York
Elmira, Chemung, New York
1935
1935
Age 17
Robert Earl Whitney resided here in Elmira, Chemung, New York
Elmira, Chemung, New York
1935
1935-1993
Age 17
Robert Earl Whitney resided here in Pine, NY
Pine, NY
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 22
Robert Earl Whitney resided here in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
Robert Earl Whitney resided here in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
1995
1995
Age 77
Robert Earl Whitney resided here in Pine City, NY
Pine City, NY
2005
31 Aug 2005
Age 87
Death of Robert Earl Whitney in Pine City, Chemung, New York
Pine City, Chemung, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1918
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York; Roll: T627_2514; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 8-58
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 108-05-1268; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Southport, Chemung, New York; Roll: T625_1093; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 58; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York; Roll: 1415; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 262.0.
    [7] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [8] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Southport, Chemung, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Southport, Chemung, New York; Roll: T625_1093; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 58; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York; Roll: 1415; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 262.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York; Roll: T627_2514; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 8-58

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Pine, NY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York; Roll: T627_2514; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 8-58

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Pine City, NY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Aug 2005
    Event Place: Pine City, Chemung, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 108-05-1268; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Robert Whitney

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE