William Collins Whitney Politician

William Collins Whitney (July 5, 1841 – February 2, 1904) was an American political leader and financier and founder of the prominent Whitney family. He served as Secretary of the Navy in the first Cleveland administration from 1885 through 1889. A conservative reformer, he was considered a Bourbon Democrat.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 05, 1841
Birth place	Conway Massachusetts , United States
Date of death	February 02, 1904
Place of death	United States
Profession	Politician , Businessperson