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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 descendant of the John Whitney family. He served as Secretary of the Navy in the first administration of President Grover Cleveland from 1885 through 1889.
- James Scollay Whitney (Father)
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. Full bio. Inducted. 2018. Born. July 5, 1841, Conway, Massachusetts. Died. Feb. 2, 1904, New York City, New York. Media.
6. Sept. 2017 · William Collins Whitney. 5 July 1841 - 2 February 1904. PDF Version [6.9MB] Born in Conway, Mass. 5 July 1841. Died at New York, 2 February 1904. Educated at Yale and Harvard. Settled in New York City where he was admitted to the bar. 187 ...
30. Juli 2014 · It is impossible to overstate how three generations of the Whitney family have played major roles on the success of Saratoga Race Course. The most consequential, by far, was the patriarch, William Collins Whitney, who led the group of investors that purchased the track from the notorious bookmaker Gottfried Walbaum after the 1900 season.
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 (July 5, 1841 – February 2, 1904) was an American political leader and financier and a prominent descendant of the John Whitney family. He served as Secretary of the Navy in the first administration of President Grover Cleveland from 1885 through 1889. A conservative reformer, he was considered a Bourbon Democrat.
