History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1179

Andrew J. Whitenack, grocer, is a native of Mt. Morris, Livingston Co., N.Y., born May 14, 1837; came to Neenah, Wis., Oct. 1, 1856. Engaged in the business of carpenter and builder until April, 1861, when he enlisted in Company G., 3d W.V.I.; served until March 1, 1863, when he was discharged on account of disability; returned to Wisconsin and engaged in farming in the town of Menasha, which he continued for six years, then worked in pail factory at Menasha for five years. In 1875, he came to Neenah and engaged in present business. He is now Alderman of the Third Ward. He was married at Neenah, Oct. 25, 1864, to Eliza, daughter of John and Isabelle Mitchell; she was born at Fort Edward, N.Y. They have one child- Willis Herbert, born July 16, 1865. Mr. W. is a member of the A., F. & A.M., Blue Lodge, Chapter and Oshkosh Commandery. He is also connected with the Royal Arcanum and K. of H. He is a son of Andrew and Hannah (Johnson) Whitenack, both of whom died at Mt. Morris, N.Y. His wife's father died in June, 1881; her mother now resides in the town of Menasha.