Walter L. Whiting, p. 149

WALTER L. WHITING. Among the well-known, progressive young business men of Washington, the subject of this sketch occupies a leading position. John Whiting, his father, was born in 1820, at Portsmouth, England, where he was educated and reared to mercantile business.

John, while yet a young man, came to America, and made a settlement in Washington county, at Washington, in 1842. In 1844 he married Margaret, daughter of Reuben and Elizabeth Turner, and the children born to this union were: Edwin (deceased), Sarah M., Mary E., William B., George E., John, Carroll C., Harry D., and Walter L. The family are members of the Protestant Episcopal Church. In politics Mr. Whiting is a Republican. For several years he has been engaged in mercantile business in Washington.

Walter L. Whiting, the subject proper of this sketch, was born at Washington, this county, January 13, 1862, and received a liberal education at the public schools. When a youth he entered the employ of William Smith & Son, the well-known merchants of Washington, remaining with them eleven years, during which time he acquired a thorough business training. In August, 1885, he received the appointment of assistant bookkeeper for the Citizens National Bank of Washington, and in 1890 was chosen cashier of the Farmers & Mechanics' National Bank, of the same place, which position he fills with eminent ability and complete satisfaction. On May 17, 1888, Mr. Whiting was married to Frances, eldest daughter of the late Edward Little, of Washington. Two children, Haven L. and Helen L., have come to bless their home. Our subject and wife are members of the Protestant Episcopal Church. In politics Mr. Whiting is a Republican.

Edward Little, born in 1837, at Silloth, England, married Eleanor, daughter of John and Mary Wales, of Carlisle, England, in 1861. The children born to them are Frances, Grace, Eleanor, Jane, Mary, Edward and Bessie. Mr. Little, wife and two children came to America and settled at Washington, Penn., in 1869. He was a contractor and builder of prominence here. Frances (Little) Whiting was born at Workington, England, August 30, 1864. Edward Little, her father, died July 27, 1885, and Eleanor Little, her mother, died March 7, 1891.

Text taken from page 149 of:
Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893).

Transcribed April 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project.
Published April 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.chartiers.com/.

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