M, b. 31 October 1860, d. 1 August 1941
James was born on Wednesday, 31 October 1860 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He was the son of Joseph P. Whittemore [3/18/1821-1/03/1897] & Margaret Cleopatria Fay [2/21/1828-1/29/1868]. Grandson of James Robinson Fay [4/08/1797-11/23/1858] & Marilla Nash [1800-4/12/1863]. James married
Blanche Irving Leggett, daughter of
Augustus Wright Leggett and
Elizabeth Seaman, on 14 June 1882 at 169 Elizabeth Street East, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. James was a patent attorney. 5 June 1900, James and his wife, Blanche, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were James Whittemore [39 Michigan - October 1860], Blanche [40 Michigan - May 1860], Emma [17 Michigan - May 1883], Margaret [16 Illinois - May 1884], Nelson [13 Illinois - April 1887]. James & Blanche were married 18 years and had 3 children, 3 living. James was a lawyer. They owned a home at 67 Garfield Ave.
1 22 April 1910, James and his wife, Blanche, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were James Whittemore [49 Michigan], Blanche [49 Michigan], Nelson W. [23 Michigan-clerk], Kiman Kaltin [25 Ireland/English][servant], Lottie Warenttit [25 Canada][servant]. They have been married 27 years with three children, all living. They were living at 67 Garfield Street. James was a patent attorney.
2 1920, James and his wife, Blanche, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were James Whittemore [60 Michigan], Blanche [60 Michigan].
3 James's wife, Blanche, died on 8 August 1922 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, at age 62 years, 2 months and 17 days, leaving him a widower. James married 2nd
Emmale K (?). 10 April 1930, James and his wife, Emmale, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at 612 Evaleriio Street, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. Enumerated in this household were James Wittemore [69 Michigan], his wife: Emmale K [65 South Carolina], Margaret F [41 Illinois], servant: Matilda M Meyer [39 Wisconsin].
4 15 April 1940, James and his wife, Emmale, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at 612 East Valerio, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. Enumerated in this household were James Whittemore [79 Michigan], his wife: Emmala [75 South Carolina], servant: Anna A Hamusek [44 Czechoslovakia]. All three had 4 years of High School education. James is listed as retired. They own their home; it is valued at $8000.
5 James departed this life on Friday, 1 August 1941 at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, at age 80 years, 9 months and 1 day. California Death Records: James Whittemore b. 31 October 1860 Michigan, d. 1 August 1941 Santa Barbara, California - mothers maiden name Fay. James was laid to rest in the Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.
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