Preceded by John W. Gale Name Ezra Whitaker Education Yale University Children Josephine D. Whitaker Parents Val A. Whitaker | Political party Republican Died October 24, 1936 Succeeded by Harvey A. Gallup Role Politician Party Republican Party | |
Spouse(s) Josephine Coenen, m 1900. Residence 15 Perry Street, North Adams, Massachusetts (1902) | ||
Ezra Douglas Whitaker (December 11, 1874 – October 24, 1936) was an American bank executive and politician who served as the eleventh Mayor of North Adams, Massachusetts.
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Whitaker, the son of Valmore A., and Emma Louise (Beckwith) Whitaker, was born at North Adams, Massachusetts on December 11, 1874.
Education
Whitaker received his early education at Worcester Academy, he went on to receive his A.B. from Yale College, in 1898.
Early business career
After he graduated from Yale, Whitaker went to work for the North Adams Savings Bank, additionally, soon after his graduation he was the Treasurer, and a Director of, the Hoosac Valley Street Railway.
Family life
On April 30 1900, Whitaker married Josephine Coenen of Springfield, Massachusetts. The Whitakers had three daughters, including Josephine D. Whitaker.