Birth : 14 Mar 1714 Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death : 8 Sep 1779 Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial : Petersham Center Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate : 42.4877720, -72.1861520
Description : Son of Moses and Lydia Whitney, he was ordained the first minister of Petersham church in Dec., 1738. He was an uncompromising Tory. His congregation could not accept his beliefs and in 1774, he was dismissed from his parish, but refused to accept his dismissal. The town voted to have Peter Gore, who was half Indian, to stand at the meeting house (where church was held) door to prevent Rev. Whitney from entering. As a result, he held church at his home and preached to sympathizers of his cause. He claimed to be the minister of... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Rev Aaron Whitney's memorial?

    Rev Aaron Whitney's memorial is located at: Petersham Center Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, USA.

  • When did Rev Aaron Whitney death?

    Rev Aaron Whitney death on 8 Sep 1779 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Rev Aaron Whitney's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.4877720
    Longitude: -72.1861520

Family Members:

Parent

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Lieut Moses Whitney

(1689 - 1778)

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Lydia Taylor Whitney

(1686 - 1744)

Spouse

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Alice Baker Whitney

(1717 - 1767)

Siblings

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Capt Salmon Whitney

(1711 - 1759)

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(unknow - unknow)

Children

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Abel Aaron Whitney

(1740 - 1756)

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Alice Whitney Mann

(1748 - 1806)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. East Street Cemetery
Petersham, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4907990, -72.1750031

2. Ledgeville Cemetery
Petersham, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4897500, -72.1587300

3. Coolidge Cemetery
Petersham, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4651500, -72.2020800

4. West Street Cemetery
Petersham, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4881900, -72.2216500

5. Harvard Cemetery
Petersham, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5305000, -72.1896100

6. Northwest Cemetery
Petersham, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5210991, -72.2268982

7. Nichewaug Cemetery
Petersham, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4431700, -72.1930600

8. Williams Cemetery
Petersham, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4786500, -72.1148400

9. New Sherborn Cemetery
Athol, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5402985, -72.2166977

10. Stratton Cemetery
Athol, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5407872, -72.2151265

11. Adams Road Cemetery
Athol, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5425560, -72.2133610

12. South Cemetery
Phillipston, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5318985, -72.1267014

13. Fay Cemetery
Athol, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5466300, -72.2364200

14. Brown's Family Cemetery (Defunct)
Dana, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4229200, -72.2223600

15. Number 10 Cemetery
Barre, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4176300, -72.1782400

16. Number 9 Cemetery
Barre, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4725000, -72.0910800

17. Harty Cemetery
Hubbardston, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4791550, -72.0888520

18. Dana Center Cemetery (Defunct)
Dana, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4222300, -72.2275700

19. Ellinwood Cemetery
Athol, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5589400, -72.2142600

20. Upper Cemetery
Phillipston, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5512820, -72.1339770

21. Jenkins Cemetery
Barre, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4157000, -72.1573900

22. Lower Cemetery
Phillipston, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5583000, -72.1425018

23. Lincoln Cemetery
Barre, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4313120, -72.1125470

24. Branch Bridge Cemetery
New Salem, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5337500, -72.2743640