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- The following is taken from the Fond du Lac Portrait and BiographicalAlbum, copyright, 1889.
ETHAN ELLIS WHITING, an intellegent and enterprising citizen of the townof Waupun, who is now engaged in farming and stock-raising on section 10,is a native of the Empire State. He was born in Erie County on the 25thof January, 1845, and is a son of Warren and Lorinda (Keith) Whiting.When he was a babe of two years, his parents left their Eastern home and emigrated to the Territory of Wisconsin, locating in Fond du Lac County. His boyhood days were spent in much the same manner as those of other farmer lads, and he was reared to manhood under the parental roof. In the common schools of the county he acquired his primary education, which he completed at Hillsdale College, Michigan, pursuing his studies duringthe winter term, while in the summer months he assisted in the labors ofthe farm.
On ariving at years of maturity, Mr. Whiting chose for himself a helpmate in the person of Miss Julia Towne, and on the 23rd of October, 1867, their marriage was celebrated. The lady was a native of Catttarugus County, N. Y. , born Feb. 11, 1842, and four children, one son and three daughters, graced their union: They are Walter F., Wilhelmina, Nellia W.and Ida C., all of whom are yet at home. In 1879 Mr. Whiting was calledupon to mourn the loss of his wife, a most estimable lady, and a memberof the Free-will Baptist Church, who died on the 26th of June of that year. On the 17th of November, 1880, he was again married, his second union being with Miss Ella F. Grennell, who was born in this county July20, 1856. They have two interesting children, Ethel M. and Arthur E.
At the time of his first marriage, Mr. Whiting located upon the farmwhere he still makes his home. It comprises 181 acres of land, which hehas placed under a high state of cultivation. Diligence and industry arenumbered among his chief characteristics and he labors assiduously in theinterest of his home and family. In connection with general farming, heengages quite extensively in stock-raising and also owns and operates adairy. He has been very successful in that line of business and welldeserves a liberal share of the public patronage. Religously, Mr.Whiting is a member of the Free-will Baptist Chruch, while his wife is acommunicant of the Congregational Church. They hold a high position inthe social world and are greatly esteemed by those who know them fortheir upright lives. In political sentiment, Mr. Whiting is an advocateof the principles of the Republican Party, and as ever true Americancitizen should do, feels an interest in political affairs. He has,however, never sought or desired public office, preferring to devote hisentire time and attention his business interests. He has witnessedalmost the entire growth of Fond du Lac County, and is a worthy andvalued citizen.
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1880; Census Place: Waupun, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin; Roll: T9_1426; Family History Film: 1255426; Page: 500.3000; Enumeration District: 60; .
Household Record 1880 United States Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Ethan WIHETINY Self W Male W 35 NY Farmer MA NY
Walter H. WIHETINY Son S Male W 11 WI At School NY NY
Wilhelmina M. WIHETINY Dau S Female W 9 WI At School NY NY
Nellie W. WIHETINY Dau S Female W 6 WI At School NY NY
Ida C. WIHETINY Dau S Female W 4 WI At Home NY NY
Caroline TOWN Other W Female W 59 NY House Keeper MA NY
Halsey BOTTON Other S Male W 17 WI Farm Laborer NY NY
Annie GREENWALD Other S Female W 17 GER Servant GER GER
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Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Warren WIHETINY Self M Male W 63 MA Farmer MA RI
Lorenda WIHETINY Wife M Female W 63 NY Keeping House MA NY
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Household Record 1880 United States Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Hirum CHANDLER Self M Male W 30 NY Farmer NY NY
Emma CHANDLER Wife M Female W 27 WI Keeping House NY NY
James A. CHANDLER Son S Male W 4 WI At Home WI NY
Bertha FRIDAY Other S Female W 21 WI Servant PRUSSIA PRUSSIA
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Source Information:
Census Place Waupun, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Family History Library Film 1255426
NA Film Number T9-1426
Page Number 500C
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1900; Census Place: Waupun, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin; Roll: T623 1789; Page: 3A; .
50/52 Whiting, Walter F. head white male Aug 1868 31 married 8 years Wisc NY NY farmer
Evangeline wife white fem Jun 1871 28 married 8 years mother of 2:2 living
Wisc Wisc Wisc
Marion J. dau white fem Sep 1892 7 single Wisc Wisc Wisc
Warren J dau white fem May 1894 6 single Wisc Wisc Wisc
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1910; Census Place: Waupun, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1712; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 1104.
160/163 Whiting Walter F Sr head male white 41 married 1st time 18 yrs Wisc NY Wisc
farmer
Eva E wife fem white 38 married 1st time 18 yrs mother of 5:5 living
Wisc Wisc Wisc
Marion J dau fem white 17 single Wisc Wisc Wisc
Warren J son male white 15 single Wisc Wisc Wisc
Walter F Jr son male white 07 single Wisc Wisc Wisc
Mary E dau fem white 05 single Wisc Wisc Wisc
Ralph E son male white 8/12 single Wisc Wisc Wisc
Wallendorf Reva servant fem white 19 single Hol Dutch Hol Dutch Hol Dutch
Immigrated 1908
Vellema Peter hired man male white 21 single Hol Dutch Hol Dutch Hol Dutch
Immigrated 1907 Alien farm laborer
REFN: 10
[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #5714, Date of Import: Feb 15, 2000]
Died after collapsing on the Steps of the county court house. He had
been there to attend dinner meeting. He had previously been a member of
the county board. He had intended to drive several of the county board
members from the courthouse to the county asylum.
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The following is from notes found in theKeith Family tree left by
Gladys Whiting.
He attended district school and the Oshkosh Normal School. He taught for
several winters in rural schools.
He joined the Springvale Congregational Church in 1892 where he was clerk
forabout 15 years.
In 1913 he became the chairman of the Town of Waupun which position he
held with the exception of 2 years until his retirement las April.
He was the one of the orginal members of the County Highway Committee and
for 3 years Chairman of the County (Fond du Lac, WI) Board of
Supervisors.
In 1909 he becamce chairman and secretary and treasurer of the Waupun
FarmersMutual Fire Insurance Company until his death in 1933.
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