Haverhill Whitings

Time 2020-11-21 10:04:15

Web Name: Haverhill Whitings

WebSite: http://www.haverhillwhitings.com

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202018th OctoberUpdate to Edith Whiting 1866-1960. Her burial entry was located courtesy of Judy Stratford, and she can now be taken off the 'Missing Whitings' list.13th OctoberUpdate to Martha Elizabeth Whiting 1874-1930. Thanks to Judy Stratford for identifying what happened to her after the 1911 census.3rd OctoberSome further information on the military service of Joseph Jabez Whiting 1873-1950, and also his sons. Thanks to Andrew Whiting for another photo and more information.26th JulyAn alternative marriage for Elizabeth Whiting (born c.1776) to John Loveday in 1798 at Little Wratting church has been flagged up by John Orchard, rather than the marriage to John Smith in 1802 as previously thought. There is some indication that DNA evidence might back this up.12th JuneUpdate to David Whiting c.1793-1876. His baptism date revisited, with some comments.11th JuneUpdated death details for several Whitings courtesy of some GRO PDF death certs from Judy Stratford.29th MayUpdate to Harry Whiting/Whybrow 1861-1940. Thanks to some great detective work by Judy Stratford, it has been pointed out that Harry married Jane Kiddy, not Jane Bacon as was previously thought.1st JanuaryBest wishes for the New Year!201929th DecemberNew entries for James Whiting c.1785-? and Amelia Whiting c.1782-1853, more children of Robert Whiting c.1755-1837 who were also born in Haverhill. Amelia is a previously undiscovered 'mystery' daughter who was traced from the 1851 census. She ended her days in Kent Asylum surrounded by 'evil spirits, witches, animals, etc.,' If you have ancestors who were in Oakwood Hospital, Maidstone (Kent Asylum) be sure to check out their detailed patient records at Maidstone Library and History Centre.28th DecemberNew entries for Ann Whiting c.1777-1815 and Ruth Whiting c.1789-1866, daughters of Robert Whiting c.1755-1837 who were born in Haverhill, but grew up and lived in Woolwich, Kent. 25th DecemberHappy Christmas to all!31st OctoberUpdate to Elizabeth Whiting (Shipp) 1863-1912. Picture of her daughter Phoebe and family, thanks to Colin Norman.1st JulyUpdate to Anne Whiting 1845-1928. No longer a 'missing person'; It has been discovered that she ended up in Cane Hill Asylum, Surrey, where she died aged 82 in 1928.27th JanuaryUpdate to Benjamin Whiting 1876-1975 - more children 1939 Register entry identified.New entry for Violet Gladys Whiting 1903-1990. Thanks to Sheila Marsh for pointing out she was born in Haverhill.1st JanuaryHappy history-hunting in the year ahead..201825th DecemberMerry Xmas!20182nd NovemberUpdate to Sophia Whiting 1858-1940. Death date and extra children.25th OctoberUpdate to Elizabeth Whiting (Shipp) 1863-1912. Pictures of her daughter Kate and son-in-law Charles Norman, thanks to Colin Norman.Update to Minnie Annie Whiting  1856-1928. Her second husband Alexander Webb was in fact the son of Barnabas Webb of diary fame. Thanks to Sheila Marsh for pointing this out.16th OctoberUpdate to Elizabeth Whiting (Shipp) 1863-1912. More on her children, several of which were known by different names.29th SeptemberUpdate to Boaz Whiting 1839-1911. Extra details from death certs for him and his wives courtesy of Sheila Marsh. Update to Mary Ann Whiting 1866-1947. Thanks again to Sheila Marsh.17th AugustUpdate to George Whiting 1867-1940. Details for death of 1st wife Elizabeth Webb from GRO PDF death cert.14th AugustUpdates to Daniel Whiting 1783-1854, John Whiting c.1785-1862, Elizabeth Hilsdon c.1750-1842, Elizabeth Poole c.1816-1867. Details from GRO PDF death certs.11th AugustA step further back for the Whitings? The marriage of Daniel Whiting and Sarah Bridge in 1718 make them a good fit to be the parents of Daniel Whiting c.1725-1782. Worth a mention as they are available to find on several family history websites. A work in progress, but if they are Daniel's parents, then we are back into the 17th Century at last.My grandmother Lorna Whiting was born in Haverhill, Suffolk, in 1921 and grew up in Broad Street. During the war she worked for the Air Ministry at Wratting Common, and it was then that she met my grandfather George Smith who was in the RAF and stationed at Stradishall Airfield with 214 Squadron. They met at a dance at the Town Hall in Haverhill and married at the West End Congregational Church, Withersfield Road, in 1941. After the war she worked as PA for William Gurteen at Gurteen Clothing Factory in Haverhill amongst other jobs, and after retirement helped out at her local history group. Talking to her about her family's roots in the town intrigued me.Looking at early censuses I could see that the Whitings seemed to originate from one particular part of Haverhill, but how were they all related? and where did they all end up? I soon found my answers were inextricably linked with agriculture and farming, the local militia, the growing textile industry, and let's not forget the beer houses. Starting with the 1841 census, this site will take an in-depth look at Lorna's Whiting ancestry in Haverhill through the generations that lived first in Burton End and then in other parts of the town.Making reference to primary sources where possible, I hope to provide a genealogy that will be informative to Whitings and anyone else with an interest in the history of Haverhill. Simon Hutchison                                                             ASK AGRA: Family History Question Time podcast projectIf you need some extra help with your family history, check out these free podcasts from The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives.This initiative has been developed in response to the COVID pandemic and the closure of archives and cancellation of family history fairs and events. The free AGRA PODCASTS will be available to all, the first series of six to be made available monthly from 1st September 2020. AGRA members will form panels of experts in discussions led by Moderators such as Sarah Williams of Who Do You Think You Are? and Helen Tovey of Family Tree magazine. The six themes will be as follows, broadcast on the 1st of each month:1. House Histories - September2. Ancestral research – getting started including understanding BMD and Census records - October3. Research before 1837 - November4. Military research including British service in India - December5. DNA testing and use in conjunction with genealogical research - January 20216. Using land records such as maps and tithe maps to further research - February 2021                  Lorna Smith (nee Whiting), left, with cousin Lily Farrall (nee Whiting) outside 21 Broad Street. Photo taken in the mid 1990's.Copyright © 2020 Simon HutchisonPlease feel free to use information on this site for your own personal research; however commercial use of the information contained here is prohibited.

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Tracing the family history of the Whitings in Haverhill, Suffolk.

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