Parkhurst Whitney
Parkhurst Whitney | |
|---|---|
| 1st Village President of Niagara Falls | |
| In office 1848–1848 | |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1784 Conway, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 1862 (aged 77) Niagara Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Celinda Cowing
(m. 1805; died 1860) |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | Jonathan Whitney Esther Parkhurst Whitney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States New York |
| Branch/service | New York State Militia |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812: • Battle of Queenston Heights |
Parkhurst Whitney (September 25, 1784 – April 26, 1862) was an American soldier, businessman, and early settler of Niagara Falls, New York who owned the prominent Cataract House.