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CHARLES G. F. WHITNEY. Farming and stock-raising form the chief occupations of this young gentleman, and the manner in which he takes advantage of every method and idea which will enhance the value of his property will insure success in the near future. His estate comprises eighty acres on section 4, township 43, range 23, and is under excellent tillage, netting its owner a handsome income each year.

Our subject is a native of New York State, and was born August 15, 1873, in Onondaga County, to James H. and Rathelia (Fuller) Whitney, also natives of the Empire State. Charles G. F. was their only child, and five years after his birth they left New York and journeyed westward to this state, living in Johnson County for a short time. After remaining here some time, they returned to the East, but the following year the father again came to Missouri, where his family joined him three years later. They located in Pettis County, upon the tract of land which is now operated by their son, our subject, and here the father was engaged in cultivating the soil until the time of his decease, January 27, 1893. His wife, however, is still living, making her home with her son.

Charles G. F. Whitney is finely educated, being a graduate of the Garfield University at Wichita, Kan. He lived on the home farm until a lad of fourteen years, since which time he has traveled extensively, visiting most of the principal cities in twenty-three states and territories. At the time of his father’s decease he was in California, but on hearing the sad news he immediately returned home to his widowed mother, and since that time has given his attention to running the farm.

Our subject was married, June 6, 1894, to Miss Lida, daughter of William C. Barneman, of Henry County, this state, in which locality Mrs. Whitney was born September 15, 1876. In politics Mr. Whitney is a stanch supporter of Republican principles, and although not a politician himself, takes an active interest in the success of his party.