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and in February, 1847, Tifft & Whiting pur- chased the site and water powerage, paying two thousand dollars. They at once put up a portion of what was later the Whiting Manu- facturing Company's building, erecting a stone three-story building, ninety by forty feet. This was put up under Mr. Whiting's personal superintendence, and the latest improved ma- chinery was installed. They occupied it the same year, commencing with a force of sev- enty-five workmen, soon increased to one hun- dred and fifty. Later forty feet were added to the length of the building, and a stone safe, eight by twelve, constructed. January 1, 1853, Mr. Tifft sold his interest to his partner, Mr. Whiting paying ninety thousand dollars in cash for the same. Subsequently he estab- lished offices in New York City, and for many years, under his own name and also as W. D. Whiting & Company, continued a large busi- ness, with offices also in Philadelphia and Boston. Soon after the erection of the stone factory he commenced the manufacture of sil- ver combs and other articles, until this branch became an immense business of itself, and re- sulted in what was the largest house of its kind in the country, the Whiting Manufactur- ing Company. This was organized as a stock company with a capital of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, later increased to two hundred and fifty thousand, Mr. Whiting being president, and it then became wholly a silver manufacturing firm. After the burning of the works in 1875, the building was rebuilt two hun- dred and fifteen fect in length, but they soon removed to New York City as their headquar- ters, where Mr. Whiting also removed in or- der to give his personal attention to the com- pany's interests. At the expiration of five years he returned to North Attleboro where he later organized the firm of F. M. Whiting Company, later Frank M. Whiting & Com- pany, his son Frank M. being his partner. Mr. Whiting was actively engaged in this new firm up to the time of his death.
Mr. Whiting was one of the best types of selfmade men. He was well known for his philanthropy, and it is due to his aid and ex- cellent advice that many young men found themselves on the high road to success. His own success was duc in a great measure to his steady industry, honest principles, and de- termination to give full value to all that he undertook. His political views were those of the Republican party but he never held office. Ile married, December 17, 1839, Rebecca, born May 8, 1818, daughter of Pitt and Lucy
(Butterfield) Damon, of Dedham. Children : I. William Osborne, born September 20, 1846, drowned April 26, 1851. 2. Frank Mortimer, see forward. 3. Josephine Smith, born Octo- ber 27, 1852; married, December 31, 1901, Frank Orvil Bryar. 4. Florence Rebecca, born April 23, 1857, died March 20, 1907; married, April 23, 1896, Dr. Joseph B. Ger- ould.
(VII) Frank Mortimer, second son and child of William Dean and Rebecca (Damon) Whiting, was born in North Attleboro, April 21, 1849, and died in the same town, May 28, 1892. His early education was received in the common schools of his native town, and he then entered the Norwich Military Academy at Northfield, Vermont, from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Sci- ence in 1868. The following year he entered the employ of his father to become thoroughly acquainted with the manufacturing branch of the business, then was assistant in the office at Attleboro, and later in the New York office of the Whiting Manufacturing Company. Still later he became a traveling salesman for the firm, and in 1878 he organized the firm of Holbrook, Whiting & Albee for the manufac- ture of plated jewelry and novelties. They located in the Whiting building, formerly oc- cupied by his father, and in 1880 the latter purchased the interests of Messrs. Holbrook and Albee, and the firm became F. M. Whiting & Company. In addition to the manufacture of jewelry they gave special attention to the manufacture of sterling silver goods, the name character and style of their wares enjoying the highest reputation in the market.
Mr. Whiting was a man of exemplary char- acter, devoted to his business and his home. While he would not accept public office, which was repeatedly offered him, he took a great interest in public matters, was a firm believer in good government, and a staunch adherent to Republican principles. He was closely identified with the Masonic fraternity, being a member of Bristol Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. When the Saturday Night Club was organized, he became a member and acted for some time as secretary, but finding this duty interfered with more important ones he withdrew from membership. He was a members of the Jewelers League of New York City, and a director of the North Attle- boro National Bank. In 1895 the F. M. Whit- ing & Company was incorporated under the name of F. M. Whiting Company, with Mrs. F. L. Whiting, president, Josephine S. Whit-
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ing, vice-president, and Florence R. Whiting, treasurer. Mr. Whiting married, North Attle- boro, June 21, 1881, Florence Leland, born Oc- tober 4, 1855, daughter of Timothy Edwin and Dorcas Porter (Doane) Hancock, the former a merchant of North Attleboro. The Han- cock family were among the pioneer settlers of Wrentham, having received a grant of land from the Queen covering the entire town. Children: Marion Damon, born December 21, 1882 ; Helen Josephine, February 28, 1889.
(For first generation see preceding sketch).
(II) Timothy, fifth son and
WHITING sixth child of Nathaniel and Hannah (Dwight) Whiting, was born in Dedham, Massachusetts, Janu- ary 5, 1653, died in the same town, December 26, 1728, and his gravestone is in the First Parish cemetery. Re received ten shillings from the constable of Dorchester in 1679 for the killing of a wolf. May 13, 1700, the town of Dedham voted to assist him with the loan of the school money because his corn mill had burned down, and in 1707 he was selectman. In his will, dated December 18, 1728, probated January 9, 1729, he calls himself "fuller," and mentions his wife, sons Timothy, Na- thaniel and Joseph, and daughters Sarah, Eliz- abeth and Mehitable. His wife's will, dated June 15, 1732, probated September 1, 1732, mentions her six children, and three sons-in- law. He married Sarah, born January 7, 1658, died 1732, daughter of Isaac and Ann (Bur- nap Wight) Bullard. Children: I. Hannah, born April 9, 1680, died May 8, 1700. 2. Sa- rah, November 15, 1682, died January 19, 1769: married, October 22, 1701, John Baker. 3. Mary, February 22, 1684, died February 24, 1684. 4. Timothy, December 15, 1685, mar- ried Mary Jackson. 5. Nathaniel, see forward. 6. Elizabeth, May 21, 1694, married, Decem- ber 5, 1709, Ephraim Colburn. 7. Mehitable, May 20, 1698, died December 7, 1718; mar- ried. December. 1715, Joseph Colburn.
(III) Nathaniel, second son and fifth child of Timothy and Sarah (Bullard) Whiting, was born in Dedham, September 23. 1688, died August 17, 1771. April 25, 1732, he pur- chased of Zachariah Whiting his grist mill, which he sold to his son Joseph, February 10, 1756. In his mill, dated February 6, 1760, probated September 13, 1771, he calls him- self yeoman of Dedham, mentions wife of Joanna, sons John, Isaac, Joseph, daughters Mary Fairbank, Hannah Richards, Sarah Da-
venport, Rebecca Richards, and grandson Isaac Lewis, son of Mary Fairbank. He mar- ried, April 6, 1712-13, Joanna, born Septem- ber 18, 1689, died September 3, 1773, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Graves) Ellis. Chil- dren: I. Mary, born February 22, 1713-14, died November 21, 1798; married (first) April IO, 1734, Isaac Lewis, (second) November 30, 1753, John Fairbank. 2. John, see for- ward. 3. Hannah, July 3, 1718, died April 4, 1788; married (first) September 22, 1737, Jo- siah Richards, (second) April 6, 1774, Na- thaniel Whiting. 4. Sarah, August 22, 1720, died June II, 1764; married, June 4, 1741, Samuel Davenport. 5. Isaac, February 12, 1722-23, married Rebecca Foster. 6. Rebecca, April 2, 1725, died March 29, 1779; married, November 17, 1748, Thomas Richards. 7. Margaret, May 1, 1727, died February 5, 1728. 8. Joseph, June 14, 1729, married Mary Fuller.
(IV) John, eldest son and second child of Nathaniel and Joanna (Ellis) Whiting, was born in Dedham, May 17, 1716. He was a miller at Dedham, his grist and saw mill be- ing in "Mill Village." He also had a grist and cider mill in "Clapboard Trees," South . Dedham. He was a Free Mason, belonging to the old Dedham lodge. His will, dated Jan- uary 22, 1782, probated September 14, 1784, names wife Abigail, sons William, Moses, Aaron, John and Rufus, and daughter Mary Wight. He was noted for his penmanship, and following are some extracts from his diary : "November 20, 1751, Brother Joseph and I set out a young orchard. June 11, 1756, Benoni Fairbanks stole meal out of my mill. August 25, 1756, I put in a new flume. De- cember 27, 1758, My Clapboard Tree mill dam was carried away to the foundation. June 26, 1759, I put in a new flume and began a new dam. June 12, 1760, Jonathan and Asa Whit- ing brought me a new millstone from Wren- tham, Price £68. September 18, 1760, Built my new mill." He married, April 20, 1738, Abigail, born in 1715, died January 20, 1790, daughter of William and Ann (Farrington) White. Children: I. John, born March 5, 1739, died October 30, 1741. 2. William, April 8, 1741, married Lydia Child. 3. Abigail, April 7, 1743, died July 6, 1761. 4. Catherine, May 9, 1745, died February 12, 1766. 5. John, December 20, 1747, married, December 20, 1770, Rebecca Battelle. 6. Moses, February 23, 1750, married (first) Sarah Gay, (second) Mrs. Say, (third) Mrs. Durby. 7. Aaron, twin of Moses. 8. Mary, March 12, 1752, died December 9, 1836; married, March 28, 1771,
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Thomas Wight. 9. Rufus, November 24, 1755, married Elizabeth Mason.
(V) Aaron, fifth son and seventh child of John and Abigail (White) Whiting, was born in Dedham, February 23, 1750, died in Ded- ham, of "smallpox by innoculation," October 18, 1792. He was a farmer, and owned land in Dedham and Hyde Park. He served dur- ing the revolutionary war, and after being dis- charged from the hospital at Crown Point he started for his home, being met on the way by his brother Moses, who escorted him. In his will he left to his daughters, Borridell and Cynthia, land, homestead and money, and to his grandsons Aaron and Alvan, tracts of, land in Dedham and Hyde Park. Administration was granted on his estate January 29, 1793, to Thaddeus Mason, and his widow Hannah was made guardian of four minor children. Hc married, November 20, 1783, Hannah, born August 4, 1751, died June 21, 1816, daughter of William and Hannah ( Child) Mason. Chil- dren : I. John, see forward. 2. Hannah, born July 21, 1787, died September 26, 1817. 3. Borridell, April 29, 1789, died April 4, 1836. 4. Cynthia, April 8, 1791, died February 6, 1841.
(VI) John (2), eldest child and only son of Aaron and Hannah ( Mason) Whiting, was born in Dedham, March 4. 1785, died in Sar- atoga Springs, New York, October 31, 1866. At an early age he went to Boston, where he apprenticed himself to learn the carpenter's trade and then became a building contractor. Many of the wharves on Commercial street and Atlantic avenue are of his construction. He served during the war of 1812 in Boston harbor and received a grant of one hundred and sixty acres of land in the west which he later sold to a Boston broker. He owned land on Blue Hill, Milton, Massachusetts, from which he cut timber, and while engaged in the winter in loading wood on a sled drawn by oxen, the stakes on the sled broke and the load was thrown upon him, breaking his leg in three places, resulting in permanent lameness. He was a man of great determina- tion but exceedingly charitable. In politics he was a Whig, and in religious faith a Unitar- ian. He married, February 5, 1809. Lucinda French, who died October 6, 1862. Children : I. Caroline, born July 5, 1810, died in June, 1884. 2. Elmira, April 27, 1812, died March 30, 1866. 3. Lucinda, September 23, 1813, died October 3, 1824. 4. Cynthia, May 9, 1815, died February 15, 1819. 5. Aaron, see forward. 6. Jolin, August 19, 1819, died Sep-
tember 15, 1819. 7. John, October 10, 1820, died September 14, 1824. 8. Alvan, January I, 1826, died December 8, 1901 ; married, Feb- ruary 21, 1847, Mary Estey, who died August 31, 1903; child, Caroline Elmira.
(VII) Aaron, eldest son and fifth child of John (2) and Lucinda (French) Whiting, was born in Dedham, April 26, 1818, died in North Attleboro, September 16, 1896. His boyhood education was acquired in the com- mon schools, and at an early age he com- menced working for Charles Mason, driving cattle from the Brighton market to Dedham. At the age of eighteen he entered the cotton mill at Mill Village in Dedham, learning the trade thoroughly, and subsequently going to Waltham, where he took a position as over- seer and remained until about 1840. He then accepted a similar position in Dorchester Low- er Mills, and here his spare evenings were spent in attending a Boston night school. About 1854 these mills were destroyed by fire and he removed with his family to Indian Or- chard, Massachusetts, continuing in the posi- tion of overseer until 1861, when he removed to Central Falls, Rhode Island, and was over- scer for the Stafford Manufacturing Com- pany. In October, 1862, he removed to Ab- botts Run, Rhode Island, and commenced man- ufacturing yarns on his own account, taking the contract by the pound and supplying Dex- ter Brothers, of Pawtucket, and Charles Fletcher, of Providence, who were extensive manufacturers. He finally settled in North Attleboro about 1880, where he was time- keeper and had charge of the stock depart- ment of S. E. Fisher & Company's jewelry plant, retaining this position until about 1894, when he permanently retired from active busi- ness life. He was a man of high principles. strict temperance habits, and a social nature, devoted to his family and respected and loved by his fellow citizens. His religious affilia- tions were with the Unitarian denomination, and he was a supporter of Republican princi- ples. He was a member of the Lodge and En- campment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, having had the honor of serving as noble grand and chief patriarch. He mar- ried. September 10, 1844, Adeline Crowell Miller, born in September, 1826, died June 27, 1901, daughter of George and Mercy (Ham- ilton) Miller. Children: 1. John French, sec forward. 2. George Miller, born November 12, 1847, died August 25, 1849. 3. Lucinda Borridell, October 7. 1849, married Charles A. Cook; children: i. Lawrence W., married
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Elizabeth Eaton, has child Margaret; ii. Fred- erick M., married Ruth Voorhees. iii. Philip .. 4. Mary Adeline, April 12, 1851. 5. Cynthia Caroline, February 5, 1854, died June 6, 1861. 6. William Mason, December 7, 1856, married Alice Hunter ; children: Chester, Herbert, Harris and Kempton. 7. Elmira Elizabeth, April 20, 1860, is district supervisor of schools in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. 8. Alvan Ham- ilton, August 24, 1861, married Annie Peck. 9. Charles Aaron, born in Cumberland, Rhode Island, July 4, 1864, married, October 19, 1887, at North Attleboro, Massachusetts, Jo- sie Angeline Heaton; one child, Marion. IO. Mabel Eunice, March 20, 1870 ; married Artner Chase; children: Eunice, Marjorie, Kenneth, Artner Jr.
(VIII) John French, eldest child of Aaron and Adeline Crowell ( Miller) Whiting, was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, May 29, 1846. His education was acquired in the com- mon schools of his native city until the age of eight years, then in Indian Orchard, Massa- chusetts, and Central Falls, Rhode Island. While attending school at the latter place he enlisted, May 26, 1862, at sixteen years of age, in Company H, Ninth Rhode Island Volunteer Militia. After a time the regiment went into camp at Chain Bridge, Maryland, later pro- ceeding to Fairfax Seminary and Fort Wag- ner, at the latter place being engaged in garri- son duty and guard duty. This was a three months' regiment, and was discharged at Providence, Rhode Island, September, 1862. Upon Mr. Whiting's return to his home he en- gaged in teaming and occasional work in the cotton mill of his father at Abbotts Run, but in July, 1864, again enlisted, at Readville, Massachusetts, in Company E, Fifth Massa- chusetts Regiment, Captain David L. Brown, Colonel George H. Peirson. The regiment proceeded to Baltimore, Maryland, in July, 1864, and was soon ordered to Fort McHenry, and in succession to Forts Marshall and Fed- eral Hill, being detailed from the latter place to carry orders to the front, and returned with prisoners. They were in the Eighth Army Corps under General Lew Wallace and saw service in Sheridan's army, guarding supply trains, which were attacked by Mosby's guer- rillas. The regiment embarked for Boston, No- vember 1, 1864, and was mustered out at Readville, November 16. After his discharge Mr. Whiting returned to North Attleboro and entered the employ of Ira Richards & Com- pany, manufacturers of jewelry, where he de- voted one year to learning the trade, and re- mained with this firm until 1873, when he ac-
cepted a position as journeyman with Hay- wood & Briggs, of Attleboro, jewelers, and at the end of twelve years was engaged by S. E. Fisher & Company, of North Attleboro, being with this firm until its disbandment in 1897, when he continued with the new firm, Sturte- vant, Whiting & Bigelow, later Sturtevant & Whiting, his son, George A., being junior member. He holds independent political views, and is an attendant at the Universalist church. He is a member of Prentiss M. Whiting Post, No. 192, Grand Army of the Republic, having been an official in that body for the past fif- teen years, and is a member of the Saturday Night Club of North Attleboro. He married, at North Attleboro, November 1, 1865, Sophia Emeline, born November 28, 1839, daughter of Pardon and Ardelia (Jenks) Carpenter. (See Carpenter sketch elsewhere in this work. Children: George Aaron and Frank Eugene, both further mentioned.
(IX) George Aaron, eldest child of John French and Sophia Emeline (Carpenter ) Whiting, was born in North Attleboro, Marchi 30, 1868. He attended the public schools of his native town until 1883, and then for one year the Bristol Academy at Taunton, Massa- chusetts. For a year he acted as bookkeeper for George W. Cheever, then for a time as of- fice and shipping clerk for S. E. Fisher & Company, and when this firm discontinued business in 1897, Mr. Whiting, together with D. Sturtevant and William A. Bigelow, en- tered into the manufacture of jewelry in the Union Power Company's building, under the firm name of Sturtevant, Whiting & Bigelow. In 1903 the plant was removed to larger and more commodious quarters in the old Whiting Manufacturing Company's building, and in 1905 Mr. Bigelow sold his interests to his part- ners, the firm now being known as Sturtevant & Whiting. They occupy a floor space of five thousand square feet, and employ an average force of sixty-five hands, making a general line of plated jewelry known as carded jewelry, with an extensive trade throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Mr. Whiting is a resident of North Attleboro, his residence, which he erected in 1902, being on Washing- ton street. He is a Republican in politics, and an attendant at the Universalist church. He is one of the directors of the Providence Man- ufacturing Jewelers' Board of Trade, a mem- ber of the New England Manufacturing Jew- elers' Association, and of the Jewelers' Club of North Attleboro. Fraternally he is associated with Mirichi Tribe, No. 110, Improved Order of Red Men, and Council No. 1026, Royal Ar-
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canum. Mr. Whiting married, October 27, 1892, Fannie Robinson, born August 13, 1871, daughter of Edwin and Annie Robinson (Freeman) Shepardson, the former a carpen- ter of North Attleboro. They have one child: Edith, born May 6, 1894.
(IX) Frank Eugene, son of John French and Sophia Emeline (Carpenter) Whiting, was born at North Attleboro, Massachusetts, August 5, 1869. His educational training was received in the public schools, graduating from the grammar school when fourteen years of age. He then entered the employ of Samuel E. Fisher, a manufacturing jeweler, where he remained a short time in the stock room. Sub- sequently he was employed in the office of G. K. Webster, jeweler, and after a time entered the employ of Wade, Davis & Company ( 1889), manufacturing jewelers at Wrentham (now Plainville), where he was assistant foreman. His close application to business and his rec- ognized ability led his employers to offer him the position as their New York salesman, where he remained a number of years, but lat- er returned to Wrentham as foreman in the works, remaining seven years, when he became their salesman for the western trade. Later the firm of Whiting & Davis was formed, Mr. Edward P. Davis, of the old firm, and Charles A. Whiting, Frank E. Whiting continuing with the western trade. In July, 1907, Charles A. Whiting purchased Mr. Davis' interests. In May, 1908, after the death of Mr. Davis, Frank E. Whiting and Frederick E. Cook were admitted to the busi- ness, the firm name remaining the same, Whit- ing & Davis. Mr. Whiting having the Chicago office with all trade west of Buffalo, New York, Mr. Cook the New York office with the New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore trade. Mr. Whiting is a Universalist in reli- gion. He is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and of Albert W. Bur- ton Camp, Sons of Veterans. He married, October 25, 1890, Elizabeth Mason Peabody, of Lincoln, Rhode Island, daughter of Nathan Emery and Abbie C. ( Whipple ) Peabody, the former of whom was a cooper by trade, a vet- eran of the Second Rhode Island Regiment in the civil war. Children: 1. Avis Chaffee, born July 3, 1893. 2. Clifford Carpenter, May 28, 18944.
Henry Whitney, the immi- WHITNEY grant ancestor, was born in England about 1620. No record has been found of the time of his ar- rival in this country, but the town records of
the town of Southold, Long Island, show that on October 8, 1649, he with Edward Tred- well and Thomas Benedict bought three- fourths of William Salmon's land at Hasha- mommock, now Southold, Long Island. The town records of Huntington, Long Island, show that he was an inhabitant of that place August 17, 1658, when he bought of Wyan- dance, sachem of Pemmanake, "three whole necks of land for the use of the whole town of Huntington". He built a grist mill there for Rev. William Leverich, and the dispute that followed over payment finally led to the dis- missal of the minister from his parish. Once he was in court for grinding corn in the ab- sence of the owner of the mill which he form- erly owned, but he proved that the grinding was necessary and that no harm had been done the property, and he was acquitted. He re- moved next to Jamaica, Long Island, where he bought a tract of land of Richard Harker. His name appears several times on the town records there as a member of important com- mittees. He made a contract, July 24, 1665, with the town of Norwalk, Connecticut, to build a "corne" mill there and received a grant of land from the town for that purpose, and also grants of a home lot and of several other pieces of land. He probably died at Norwalk in 1673. His will was dated June 5, 1672. He was admitted a freeman October II, 1669. His will shows that his only son was John, men- tioned below.
(II) John, son of Henry Whitney, was born before his father went to Southold: died in 1720. He had a grant of land January 20. 1665, at Norwalk, where he settled with his father. He was also a miller and millwright. and succeeded his father as owner of the Nor- walk mill and homestead. He built a fulling mill and in the deed of his mills and land to his son, July 8, 1712, attempted to entail the estate. John Jr., reconveyed the land to his father and his father deeded it to his second son, Joseph, May 20, 1713, on condition that he support his parents the remainder of their days. His administrator was appointed Octo- ber II, 1720. He married, March 17, 1674- 75. Elizabeth Smith. Children : 1. John. born March 12, 1676-77; married, March 4, 1709- 10, Elizabeth Finch; lived in Norwalk, where he died February 3, 1712-13. 2. Joseph, born March 1, 1678-79: millwright ; married, July 6, 1704, Hannah Hoyt. 3. Henry, born Feb- ruary 21, 1680-81 ; a weaver by trade; mar- ried, June 14, 1710, Elizabeth Olmstead ; died at Ridgefield, Connecticut, April 26, 1728. 4. Elizabeth, born 1684; married Joseph Keeler,
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a prominent citizen of Ridgefield, Connecticut, where both died. 5. Richard, born April 18, 1687; a miller; married, April 7, 1709, at Fairfield, Hannah Darling, who died October 20, 1774; lived at Fairfield. 6. Samuel, born 1688; married, January 18, 1721-22, Anna Laboree; resided at Stratford, Connecticut ; he died there December 6, 1753. 7. Anne, born 1691; married, October 13, 1709, Matthew St. John, one of the original settlers of Ridgefield. Connecticut ; settled in Sharon, Connecticut, in 1745; she died May 9, 1773. 8. Eleanor, born January 27, 1693: married, June 13, 1717, Jonathan Fairchild; she died January 25, 1777. 9. Nathan, mentioned below. IO. Sarah, married, June 13, 1717, Samuel Smith, one of the proprietors and first settlers of Ridgefield, Connecticut. II. Josiah, married, October 30, 1729, Eunice Hanford; no rec- ord of their births or deaths has been found.
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