Ezra Douglas Whitaker (1874-1936)

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.

Biography
Whitaker, the son of Valmore A., and Emma Louise (Beckwith) Whitaker,   was born at North Adams, Massachusetts  on December 11, 1874.

Whitaker received his early education at Worcester Academy, he went on to receive his A.B. from Yale College, in 1898.

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.

On April 30 1900, Whitaker married Josephine Coenen of Springfield, Massachusetts. The Whitakers had three daughters, including Josephine D. Whitaker.