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William Collins Whitney (* 5. Juli 1841 in Conway, Franklin County, Massachusetts; † 2. Februar 1904 in New York City) war ein politischer Führer in den Vereinigten Staaten sowie Finanzier und prominenter Nachfahre der Whitney-Familie.
William Collins Whitney (July 5, 1841 – February 2, 1904) was an American political leader and financier and a prominent member of the Whitney family. He served as Secretary of the Navy in the first administration of President Grover Cleveland from 1885 through 1889.
William Collins Whitney was associated with thoroughbred racing for only a few years, but his imprint on the sport was arguably as significant as any individual in the history of the American turf.
William Collins Whitney was born in Conway, Massachusetts, on July 5, 1841. His father, Brigadier General James S. Whitney, was a Democrat and a member of the Massachusetts State House. Whitney attended Yale College, graduating in 1863, and he proceeded to Harvard Law School.
William Collins Whitney, 1841–1904, American financier and political leader, b. Conway, Mass. After attending (1863–64) Harvard law school, he moved to New York City, became successful as a corporation lawyer, and was associated with various public utility companies and transportation interests.
30. Juli 2014 · William Collins Whitney died at the age of 62 in February 1904 after an operation for appendicitis. The savior of Saratoga Race Course was gone, but his good work had made the track a showpiece again and he left the association in good hands.
William became United States Secretary of the Navy during President Cleveland's first administration (1885–1889). He did a great deal to modernize the Navy by investing in modern steel ships and armaments. Whitney joined Charles T. Barney, and others, in forming the New York Loan & Improvement Company in 1890.
