Grant S Phinney1
M, b. 21 December 1870, d. 3 March 1939
| Birth | Grant S Phinney was born on 21 December 1870 in Wisconsin.1 |
| (son) Census1880 | Grant was listed as a son in Henry M Phinney's household on the 1880 Census in Cassville, Grant County, Wisconsin.2 |
| (son) Census1910 | Grant was listed as a son in Henry M Phinney's household on the 1910 Census in Glen Haven, Grant County, Wisconsin.3 |
| (son) Census1920 | Grant was listed as a son in Henry M Phinney's household on the 1920 Census in Glen Haven, Grant County, Wisconsin.4 |
| Census1930 | Grant was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Glen Haven Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. His occupation was given as farmer.5 |
| Death | He died on 3 March 1939 in Park County, Montana, at age 68. |
Citations
- Howard Finney, Finney-Phinney Families in America; Descendants of John Finney of Plymouth and Barnstable, Mass., and Bristol, of Samuel Finney of Philadelphia, Pa., and of Robert Finney of New London, Pa.
- 1880 United States Federal Census.
- 1910 United States Federal Census.
- 1920 United States Federal Census.
- 1930 United States Federal Census.
Greeta Elizabeth Phinney
F, b. 23 October 1911, d. 26 January 1953
| Birth | Greeta Elizabeth Phinney was born on 23 October 1911 in Nebraska.1 |
| (daughter) Census1930 | Greeta was listed as a daughter in George Edwin Phinney's household on the 1930 Census in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.2 |
| Marriage | Greeta Elizabeth Phinney married (?) Smith. |
| Death | Greeta Elizabeth Phinney died on 26 January 1953 in Santa Barbara County, California, at age 41.1 |
Citations
- California Dead Index, 1940 - 1997.
- 1930 United States Federal Census.
Grove G Phinney
M, b. 4 July 1896, d. 11 December 1944
| Birth | Grove G Phinney was born on 4 July 1896 in New York.1,2 |
| (son) Census1900 | Grove was listed as a son in Gaylord Lucerne Phinney's household on the 1900 Census in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.1 |
| (son) Census1910 | Grove was listed as a son in Gaylord Lucerne Phinney's household on the 1910 Census in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.3 |
| Death | Grove G Phinney died on 11 December 1944 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 48.2 |
Citations
- 1900 United States Federal Census.
- California Dead Index, 1940 - 1997.
- 1910 United States Federal Census.
Guy Carlton Phinney
M, b. 30 May 1852, d. 12 November 1893
| Birth | Guy was born on 30 May 1852 in Victoria Vale, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada.1 |
| Marriage | He married Eleanor Wright in Seattle, King County, Washington, on 20 May 1883.1 |
| Biography | In 1887, a wealthy lumber mill owner and real estate developer named Guy C. Phinney paid $10,000 for 342 acres of land along what is now called Phinney Ridge and down the slope to Green Lake. He kept 180 acres for himself and spent $40,000 constructing an elegant English-style estate, complete with formal gardens. He named it "Woodland Park."
There was a conservatory, promenade, hunting lodge, the "Woodlands
Hotel," and even a menagerie. The animal collection featured North American animals like black bear and deer, but there were African ostriches as well. The upper portion, where the zoo is today, was almost completely cleared of trees. A winding road led down to the lake's edge through the more forested portion of the estate. The park's
main entrance was at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N. At the entrance, there was a stone arch with "1889" inscribed at the top.
Phinney generously opened his estate to the public as long as they
obeyed his conspicuously posted rules. He permitted no foul language, firearms or dogs (which would be "shot on sight," stated the rules).
Living things, plants and animals alike, were protected from abuse of
any kind.
Seattleites used the newly developed system of streetcar lines to make their way out to Woodland Park from Seattle, then still concentrated on the hills around Elliott Bay. Phinney had tracks installed down the hill to the town of Fremont and purchased his own streetcar, which was white and had "Woodlands" painted on the sides. It was popularly referred to as "the White Elephant," because of its color. Phinney hired a driver, and used the streetcar to go back and forth to his
office downtown.
By 1899, there was considerable public interest in acquiring the
Phinney estate and the City Council passed a resolution authorizing the purchase of the park for $100,000. The move was controversial, however, due to the feeling of many people that the price was too high and the park located too far out of town (at the turn of the century, the area
around Green Lake was still virtually undeveloped). The Mayor also opposed the acquisition and vetoed the purchase, but the City Council overturned the veto and the papers were signed on December 28, 1899. |
| Death | Guy died on 12 November 1893 in Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 41.1 |
Citations
- Howard Finney, Finney-Phinney Families in America; Descendants of John Finney of Plymouth and Barnstable, Mass., and Bristol, of Samuel Finney of Philadelphia, Pa., and of Robert Finney of New London, Pa.
Guy Carlton Phinney
M, b. 9 August 1890, d. 27 September 1945
| Birth | Guy was born on 9 August 1890 in Spa Springs, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada.1 |
| (son) Census1901 | Guy was listed as a son in John Inglis Phinney's household on the 1901 Canadian Census in Middleton, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada.1 |
| Marriage | He married Daisy Noreen Conrad. |
| Death | Guy died on 27 September 1945 in Victoria Vale, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 55. |
| Burial | He was buried in Victoria Vale Cemetery, Victoria Vale, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada. |
Citations
- 1901 Canadian Census.