The Whitney family is an American family notable for their social prominence, wealth, business enterprises and philanthropy, founded by John Whitney (1592-1673) who came from London, England to Watertown, Massachusetts in 1635. There are a number of very prominent members of this family including inventor Eli Whitney, Jr.. .
The prominence of the New York branch of the Whitney family began with William Collins Whitney (1841-1904). Born in Conway,...
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The Whitney family is an American family notable for their social prominence, wealth, business enterprises and philanthropy, founded by John Whitney (1592-1673) who came from London, England to Watertown, Massachusetts in 1635. There are a number of very prominent members of this family including inventor Eli Whitney, Jr.. .
The prominence of the New York branch of the Whitney family began with William Collins Whitney (1841-1904). Born in Conway, Massachusetts, he was a younger brother to Boston industrialist Henry Melville Whitney (1839-1923). William Collins Whitney became an extremely wealthy businessman who made the Whitney name synonymous with thoroughbred horse racing in the United States.
The Whitney Handicap at Saratoga Race Course is named in the family's honor. Whitney-owned horses have won every major race in the United States including multiple wins at the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. Members of the family also maintained stables and breeding...
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