Legislator Details

Image of Charles E. Whitney
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 12/2/2024

Charles E. Whitney
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/14/1852
City: near Utica, MI
County: Macomb County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 12/28/1927
City: Muskegon, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/31/1927
City: Muskegon, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Jennie Myrtle Cannon, 10/18/1876, in Macomb Co., MI; children: 6, Agnes Belle James Irving, Mildred Emily (Sheridan), Charles Edwin [Ted], Eva L. and 1 other

Number of Children: 6

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, fruit cultivator; merchant, real estate, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools; public schools of Muskegon

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Charles and Phebe A. (Leech) Whitney. Until 1880 he was a farmer and grew fruit near Utica, MI. He moved to Detroit and spent 3 years in the mercantile business. In 1883, he bought a farm in Fruitport Township, Muskegon Co. and returned to farming and fruit cultivation. He served as township treasurer, school inspector, and member of the board of review. He was an active member of the Muskegon County Horticultural Society, and was secretary of the Muskegon Farmers' Institute Society for the years of 1895-6. At the time of his death he was selling insurance and real estate with the Chaddock Agency.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Fortieth Legislature, 1899-1900
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , Education , Railroads
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Muskegon Heights
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Muskegon 2
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Thirty-Ninth Legislature, 1897-1898
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Horticulture , State Library , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Muskegon Heights
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Muskegon 2
District Description: City of North Muskegon, townships of Blue Lake, Casinovia, Cedar Creek, Dalton, Eggleston, Fruitland, Fruitport, Holton, Laketon, Montague, Mooreland, Muskegon, Norton, Ravenna, Sullivan, Whitehall and White River

Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1897 p.670; Michiganology; USCen 1900, 1910; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; MIMarRec 1867-1952
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