NOTABLE WHITBECK'S

Dr. Volkert Whitbeck, was born in Claverack, New York, January 24, 1802, died in Hudson, New York, in 1887. He was educated at Hudson Academy, later in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He prepared for the profession of medicine and was graduated M.D. in 1835. After practicing in Greenport and Rhinebeck, New York, for a short time he settled in Hudson, where for a period of half a century he was the leading physician and surgeon. He had an extensive practice in and around Hudson, being well known as a skillful surgeon and medical authority. He was a member of the State and County Medical associations, taking an active part in their meetings and deliberations. He was health official of the city, where he held high position. He was interested in the National Guard of his state and held the rank of captain of artillery, his battery being located at Hudson. He served his city as alderman and supervisor, rendering efficient service. Politically he was a Whig, which had been the previous family politics. He attended the Dutch church. He married Caroline Rockefeller, daughter of Captain Jacob and Gertrude (Schermerhorn) Rockefeller. Jacob Rockefeller died about 1858, in the town of Claverack, New York. He was survived by four children.