He [Robert Whitney], "of Westminster, merchantailor," married 18 January 1635/6 at Stepney, Middlesex, Mary Towers, "of Tarvin in the Coun[ty] of Chester, maid," daughter of John and Margaret (-----) Tower(s) "of Cheshire" or "of Shropshire."
Children of Robert and Mary (Towers) Whitney, baptized St. Peter's Cornhill:
i. John Whitney, bapt. 10 February 1638/9, married Elizabeth -----.
ii. Thomas Whitney, bapt. 27 December 1640, presumably died young, before 29 July 1645.
iii. Robert Whitney, bapt. 30 October 1642, presumably died young, before 13 Jul 1654.
iv. Thomas Whitney, bapt. 29 July 1645; not mentioned in his father's or mother's wills.
v. Richard Whitney, bapt. 14 October 1647; not mentioned in his father's or mother's wills.
vi. Margaret Whitney, bapt. 31 July 1651; not mentioned in her father's or mother's wills.
vii. Robert Whitney, bapt. 13 Jul 1654; not mentioned in his father's or mother's wills.
viii. Mary Frances Whitney, named in her parents' wills, a minor on 13 February 1667/8.
