James Scollay Whitney

James Scollay Whitney
Born(1811-05-19)May 19, 1811
DiedOctober 24, 1878(1878-10-24) (aged 67)
EmployerMetropolitan Steamship Company
SpouseLaurinda Collins
ChildrenHenry Melville Whitney
William Collins Whitney
Susan Collins Whitney
Lily Collins Whitney
RelativesHenry L. Dawes (cousin)
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James Scollay Whitney (May 19, 1811 – October 24, 1878) was an American business executive and politician. He was the father of Henry Melville Whitney and William Collins Whitney, founders of the Whitney family business interests.