Person:Raymond Whitney (1)

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m. Abt 1884
  1. Baby Whitney1888 - 1888
  2. Raymond Lee Whitney1891 - 1971
  3. Joel Whitney1892 - 1956
  4. Bernard Justin Whitney1893 - 1980
  5. Curren Smith Whitney1895 - 1928
m. 11 Sep 1920
m. 5 Jan 1934
Facts and Events
Name Raymond Lee Whitney
Gender Male
Birth[1] 30 Mar 1891 Moscow, Somerset, Maine, United States
Census[4] 1900 Bingham, Somerset, Maine, United StatesAge 9. At school.
Census[5] 1910 Patterson Bridge Road, Madison, Somerset, Maine, United StatesAge 19. Farm laborer.
Military[8] 1917 Houlton, Aroostook, Maine, United StatesRaymond's WW1 draft registration described him as tall and slightly bald, with a medium build, blue eyes, and light brown hair. His occupation was forester.
Military[3] Abt 1918 According to his tombstone, Raymond was a corporal during WW1 in the 11th Battalion of the 20th Engineer Regiment.
Marriage 11 Sep 1920 Maine, United Statesto Carrie E. Simmons
Census[6] 1930 Goodrich Street, Bingham, Somerset, Maine, United StatesAge 39. Forester.
Marriage 5 Jan 1934 Maine, United Statesto Laura Mildred Chase
Census[7] 1940 5 Silver Street, Bucksport, Hancock, Maine, United StatesAge 49. Superintendent of Forestry at pulp and paper mill.
Death[2] 19 Sep 1971 Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, United States
Burial[3] Bingham Village Cemetery, Bingham, Somerset, Maine, United States
References
  1. Maine, United States. Maine Vital Records
    GS Film Number: 001205257, Digital Folder Number: 007015935, Image Number: 00493.

    RECORD OF A LIVE BIRTH
    Child's Name: Raymond Lee Whitney
    Place of Birth: Moscow
    Date of Birth: Mar. 30 1891
    Sex: M
    Father's Name: Mellen G. Whitney
    Father's Birthplace: Moscow
    Father's Residence: Moscow
    Father's Occupation: Farmer
    Mother's Maiden Name: Carrie A. Stewart
    Mother's Birthplace: China, Me.
    Mother's Residence: Moscow
    Name, address and title of person reporting this birth: Reported by Miseth J. Huff by deposition (his aunt)
    Date record filed with local clerk: Jan. 5, 1942

  2. Maine, United States. Death Index, 1960-1996
    [1].

    Name: Raymond L Whitney
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1971
    Age: 80
    Event Place: Skowhegan
    Affiliate City Code: 25280
    Certificate Number: 7107680

  3. 3.0 3.1 Corp Raymond L. Whitney, in Find A Grave.

    RAYMOND L. WHITNEY
    CORP. 11TH. CO. 20TH ENGR.
    1891 -- 1971
    WORLD WAR ONE
  4. Somerset, Maine, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    sheet 1A, family 11, ED 145, NARA microfilm publication T623, FHL microfilm 1240599, Image Number 513.

    Whitney Mellen G. Head. Born Oct 1857 in Maine. Age 42. Widower. Day laborer.
    Whitney Raymond L. Son. Born Mar 1891 in Maine. Age 9. At school.
    Whitney Joel. Son. Born Sept 1892 in Maine. Age 7. At school.
    Whitney Bernard A. Son. Born Oct 1893 in Maine. Age 6. At school.
    Whitney Curran S. Son. Born Oct 1895 in Maine. Age 4.
    Huff Edith E. Housekeeper. Born May 1875 in Maine. Age 25. Housekeeper.
    Huff Isaiah. Boarder. Born Oct 1869 in Maine. Age 31. Day laborer.
    Huff Leon J. Boarder. Born Feb 1893 in Maine. Age 7.
    Huff Lester I. Boarder. Born Jan 1897 in Maine. Age 3.

  5. Somerset, Maine, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 229, sheet 1A, family 11, NARA publication M1283, roll 547, Image Number: 00446.

    Address: Patterson Bridge Road
    Household:
    Danforth Hanibal. Head. Age 53. Born in Maine. Farmer.
    Danforth Francis A. Wife. Age 54. Born in Ohio.
    Philbrick Jessie H. Sister-in-law. Age 47. Born in Ohio.
    Danforth Roy L. Son Partner. Age 29. Born in Maine. Farmer.
    Danforth Hazel K. Daughter-in-law. Age 27. Born in Maine.
    Danforth Atta L. Granddaughter. Age 4 mos. Born in Maine.
    Whitney Raymond L. Hired man. Age 19. Single. Born in Maine. Farm laborer.

  6. Somerset, Maine, United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 0011, sheet 11A, family 243, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 839, Image Number: 00354.

    Address: Goodrich Street
    Household:
    Whitney Raymond L. Head. Age 39. Married at age 29. Con[?]ing Forester, Lumbering.
    Whitney Carrie S. Wife. Age 34. Married at age 24. Town Clerk, Bingham
    Simmons Wilbur C. Father-in-law. Age 76. Widower.
    All born in Maine.

  7. Hancock, Maine, United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 5-13, sheet 1B, family 18, NARA digital publication of T627, roll 1479, Image Number: 00266.

    Address: 5 Silver Street
    Household:
    Whitney Raymond L. Head. Age 49. Lived in Bingham in 1935. Supt of Forestry, Pulpwood Dept. Pulp and Paper Mill
    Whitney Laura C. Wife. Age 43. Lived in Bingham in 1935.
    Whitney Judith J. Daughter. Age 5. Lived in Bingham in 1935.
    Whitney Mellen G. Father. Age 84. Widow. Lived in Madison in 1935.
    Whitney Robert E. Nephew. Age 18. Single. Lived in Bingham in 1935.
    All born in Maine.

  8. United States. Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509, 1987-1988)
    Affiliate Publication Number: M1509, GS Film number: 1654011, Digital Folder Number: 005207062, Image Number: 00338.

    REGISTRATION CARD
    Name: Raymond Lee Whitney
    Age: 26
    Date of Birth: March 30 1891
    Birthplace: Moscow Maine USA
    Occupation: Forester 2
    By whom employed? James W Sewall
    Where employed? New England States
    Married or single? single
    Description: Tall, medium build, blue eyes, light brown hair, slightly bald
    Date: June 1, 1917, Houlton Aroostook County