About George H. Whitney
Lived 1863 – 1928 (aged 64). George H. Whitney was an American politician.
George Herbert Whitney (August 19, 1863 – April 22, 1928) was an American pharmacist and politician from New York.
Life
Whitney was born on August 19, 1863, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and was the son of George Fenn Whitney.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (30th D.) from 1913 to 1918, sitting in the 136th, 137th, 138th, 139th, 140th and 141st New York State Legislatures. He was a member of the New York State Commission for the Panama–Pacific International Exposition in 1915.
Personal life In 1888, Whitney was married to Martha McGiffert (1865–1950).
Whitney died of a heart attack on April 22, 1928, in Mechanicville, Saratoga County, New York.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in George H. Whitney's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped George H. Whitney's
Frequently asked questions
Who was George H. Whitney?
American politician, New York (1863-1928)
When was George H. Whitney born?
George H. Whitney was born on 19 August 1863 in Stockbridge.
When did George H. Whitney die?
George H. Whitney died on 22 April 1928 in Mechanicville, New York, Saratoga County, New York.
What was George H. Whitney's occupation?
George H. Whitney was a politician.
What nationality was George H. Whitney?
George H. Whitney was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: George H. Whitney
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George H. Whitney. https://biography.guide/george-h-whitney/
MLA: "George H. Whitney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-h-whitney/.
Chicago: "George H. Whitney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-h-whitney/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-24 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:09 UTC