Ezra D. Whitaker
| Ezra Douglas Whitaker[1] | |
|---|---|
| 11th Mayor of North Adams, Massachusetts | |
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In office 1917–1920 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Gale |
| Succeeded by | Harvey A. Gallup |
| Member of the North Adams City Council[1] | |
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In office 1905[1] – 1913[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 11, 1874[1][2] North Adams, Massachusetts[1][2] |
| Died | October 24, 1936 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Josephine Coenen,[3] m 1900.[1][2] |
| Children | Josephine D. Whitaker[4] |
| Residence | 15 Perry Street, North Adams, Massachusetts (1902)[5] |
| Alma mater |
Yale University,[5] A.B.,[1] Class of 1898.[1][5] |
| Profession | Banker[1] |
| Religion | Baptist |
Ezra Douglas Whitaker (December 11, 1874 – October 24, 1936) was an American bank executive[3] and politician who served as the eleventh Mayor of North Adams, Massachusetts.
Whitaker, the son of Valmore A.,[2] and Emma Louise (Beckwith) Whitaker,[1][2] was born at North Adams, Massachusetts[1] on December 11, 1874.[1]
Education
Whitaker received his early education at Worcester Academy,[1][6] he went on to receive his A.B. from Yale College,[2] in 1898.[1]
Early business career
After he graduated from Yale, Whitaker went to work for the North Adams Savings Bank,[5] additionally, soon after his graduation he was the Treasurer, and a Director of, the Hoosac Valley Street Railway.[5]
Family life
On April 30[5] 1900,[1] Whitaker married Josephine Coenen[1] of Springfield, Massachusetts.[1] The Whitakers had three daughters,[3] including Josephine D. Whitaker.[4]
Notes
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Marquis, Albert Nelson (1916), Who's Who in New England, 2nd Ed., Chicago, Illinois: A. N. Marquis & Company, p. 1140.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wright, Henry B. (July 1902), Triennial Record of the Class of 1898. Yale College., New Haven, Connecticut: Yale College, Class of 1898., p. 86.
- 1 2 3 New York Times (October 26, 1936), "EZRA D. WHITAKER; Bank Executive a Former Mayor of North Adams, Mass.", The New York Times (New York, New York), p. 17, Section: BOOKS.
- 1 2 Special to The New York Times (June 13, 1937), "MISS WHITAKER A BRIDE; Daughter of North Adams's Late Mayor Wed to Hans Meissner", The New York Times (New York City), p. 2, Section: SOCIETY NEWS, FASHIONS, SHOPPERS' PAGE, GARDEN NEWS.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wright, Henry B. (July 1902), Triennial Record of the Class of 1898. Yale College., New Haven, Connecticut: Yale College, Class of 1898., p. 87.
- ↑ Wright, Henry B. (July 1902), Triennial Record of the Class of 1898. Yale College., New Haven, Connecticut: Yale College, Class of 1898., pp. 86–87.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John W. Gale |
11th Mayor of North Adams, Massachusetts 1917–1920 |
Succeeded by Harvey A. Gallup |