Parkhurst Whitney | |
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1st Village President of Niagara Falls | |
In office 1848–1848 | |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Personal details | |
Born | Conway, Massachusetts, U.S. | September 25, 1784
Died | April 26, 1862 Niagara Falls, New York, U.S. | (aged 77)
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery |
Spouse |
Celinda Cowing
(m. 1805; died 1860) |
Children | 6 |
Parent(s) | Jonathan Whitney Esther Parkhurst Whitney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States New York |
Branch/service | New York State Militia |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | War of 1812: • Battle of Queenston Heights |
Parkhurst Whitney (September 25, 1784 – April 26, 1862) was an American soldier, businessman, and early settler of Niagara Falls, New York who owned the prominent Cataract House.