William and Samuel Whitwell and their families were members of the
Old South Church, and all were friends of the Winslows and Demings.
William Whitwell was born September 3, 1714, died April 10, 1795.
He was a prosperous merchant, an estimable and useful citizen, and
church member. His first wife was Rebecca Keayne, his second
Elizabeth Scott (or Swett), who died May 13, 1771; his third, the
widow of Royal Tyler. The Mrs. Whitwell here referred to must have
been Mrs. Samuel Whitwell, for William Whitwell just at that
interval was a widower. Samuel Whitwell was born December 17, O.S.
1717, died June 8, 1801. His first wife was Elizabeth Kelsey; his
second, Sarah Wood; his third, Mary Smith.