Stephen Whitney

1776–1860 (age 84)

Merchant

Photograph of Stephen Whitney

About Stephen Whitney

Stephen Whitney (1776–1860) lived to age 84. They were a merchant. Born in New York City, they died in New York. They are buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in New York.

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