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- James Porter9 Whitney, m. Anna Grumman
- Henry Clare10 Whitney, b. 12 Jan 1868, Wayland, MI, d. after 1930, m. 27 Dec 1894, Nelson, Kent Co., MI, Edith Butler
- Paul V.11 Whitney, b. May 1898, MI, d. after 1930, m. Dorothy G. -----
- Donald A.12 Whitney, b. ca. 1927, MT
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funeral. He complied, whereupon Rev. Peter WHITNEY, the minister of the town,
wrote that unless the matter was satifactorily explained, all ministerial intercourse must cease. This was founded on the fact that the old parishes had territorial limits, be- yond which a minister was regarded as an interloper. Dr. PUFFER recognized this claim, but explained his action in this case in such a way that Mr. WHITNEY was satisfied, and amicable relations were restored. The correspondence is a fine specimen of precise, dignified and courteous com- position. But what a change! No one would think of resticting a protestant family in the choice of a minister on the sad occasion of a funeral. The following notice of Mr. WHITNEY is quoted from the "History of Northborough," by his successor, as a just tribute to his memory: Dis- tinguished for the urbanity of his manners, easy and familiar in his intercourse with his people; hospitable to strangers, and always ready to give a hearty welcome to his numerous friends; punctual to his engagements; observing an exact method in the distribution of his time; having a time for everything, and doing everything in its time, without hurry or confusion; conscientious in the discharge of his duties as a Christian minister; catholic in his priciples and in his conduct; always taking an interest in whatever concerned the prosperity of the town and the interests of religion-he was
