Dr. James Albert Whiting^[1]

1823 - 1876  (53 years)

• Name	James Albert Whiting
  Prefix	Dr.
  Born	22 Jan 1823	, Ontario, Canada   [2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159044931
  Occupation	1851	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	medical doctor
  Occupation	1852	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	doctor
  Occupation	1861	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Physician - Doctor - Dr.
  Residence	1861	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Wesleyan Methodist
  Occupation	1867	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  	doctor
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-79419
  Died	8 Jul 1876	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3, 4, 6]
  Buried	Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Person ID	I79419	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Rev. Mathew Whiting,   b. CALC 27 Apr 1799, Ancaster Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario ,   d. 27 Oct 1868, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 69 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth,   b. 1796, , USA ,   d. 18 Dec 1880, Norwich, North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario  (Age 84 years)
  Family ID	F20670	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Eleanor Brown,   b. 1 Jan 1829, Newry, , Down, Northern Ireland ,   d. 11 Jan 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 82 years)
  Children	1. Mathew Alexander Whiting,   b. 2 Jun 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 27 Jan 1899  (Age 49 years)   2. James Francis Whiting,   b. 25 Dec 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 25 Jan 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 68 years)   3. William S. Whiting,   b. 29 Aug 1854, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 8 May 1915, Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario  (Age 60 years)   4. George Avery Whiting,   b. 6 Jul 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 18 Sep 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 1 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F20668	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  King Street , North Side Willow Street. A frame building parallel with King Street occupied by Bosenberger, a shoemaker, who lived there probably from 1855-60. A building on the ground level with a veranda extending its length occupied by Dr. James Whiting, during 1855-60. A garden. A stretch of forest, hardwood and pine, from Louisa to Wellington Street, with some pine trees at the corner of Shanley Street, where is now Casper Braun's house. From Wellington Street crossing somewhat diagonally over vacant land, was the way from Waterloo to the Grand Trunk Ry. station in Berlin. At the northwest corner of King and Wellington Streets, there was a hotel with a large barn, used by teams from the country. A Mr. Proudlove built the hotel. It was later occupied by Levi Weber and after him by Henry Glebe. A one and one-half story frame building, facing King Street, with a brick building in the rear and a large barn along King Street, the location later occupied by H. L. Janzen. Open space somewhat wooded, to the Grand Trunk track. East of the Grand Trunk there was a swampy section which, in wet weather, became almost impassable. It was not unusual for farmers' wagons to be stuck in the mud of the road. REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder. Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930 ______________________________ Queen Street North, East Side. Huber and Ahrens occupied the corner as a store and had a warehouse at the rear. The first section of the American Block was built in 1862. It contained a hotel with entrance on Queen Street and stores on the King Street front. A meat shop occupied by one Schaefer and later by Crozier. This building was later occupied by Von Ebenau, a German toy dealer. He also built some sidewalks for the village in 1857. A long two story frame building originally used by C. Ahrens as a barn and later by John Jacob Woelfle, a plough maker, who had a shop at one end and lived in the rest of the building. He had worked in the foundry on Foundry St. and after this shut down started his own shop. The building was later occupied by Rev. Jacob Wagner, who died there. In 1858 a two story frame building was erected by Louis Breithaupt as his office and leather store. This was the first building on this site. A 1 1/2 story dwelling with veranda lengthwise with Queen St. occupied by jailer Walden. Dr. Whiting later lived in this building for a time. A small house occupied by Mrs. Harbin, (widow of Rev. Harbin who was Swedenborgian minister in Berlin) and her sister, Mrs. Wheeler. A garden owned by Thomas Sparrow, with balsam trees along the street, adjoining the Sparrow's two story house with gable toward Queen St. and long veranda. Sparrow later moved to Galt. A two story plaster building painted red with ground floor considerably above the sidewalk level and steps leading up to it, occupied by the Commercial Bank. St. Peter's Church, formerly a vacant lot belonging to Mrs. Krug. The lot extended to Weber St. and to Mrs. Krug's house on Frederick St. This site was at one time favorably considered for the Central School, but it was decided that the ground would not be large enough. The present parsonage of St. Peter's Church was built by Dr. Eby, a native of Berlin, who had been living in Sebringville. He was the oldest son of John Eby spoken of as on Frederick Street. He married a daughter of Cyrus Bowers. Weber Street. County Buildings. Jail and Jailer's residence with a barn at the rear. The jail was built some time after the Court House, about 1860. Ahrens Street. One and a half story frame building painted red, the dwelling of Charles Roos, a cabinet maker in Hoffman's factory. Frame building, the house of Mr. Stuebing, later occupied by Charles Peterson. Small dwelling. Street. A brick yard operated by Nicholas Zieger who made puddled brick by hand. Later the brick yard belonged to John Dauberger whose house, a red frame building, was on the corner of Ellen and Queen. REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder. Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930 ____________ WHITING, JAMES ALBERT was born in 1823, possibly in Delhi, Ont. He died in Berlin on July 8, l876. His father was the Rev. Mathew Whiting, Wesleyan Minister of Delhi. He passed the examination of the Medical Board in October 1847, having graduated from the University of Buffalo, according to his card which appeared in the December 29, 1847 issue of the Christian Guardian, Toronto, which announced that he had started to practice in Beverley. His move to Berlin came early in 1849, his card in the Deutsche Canadier on January 5th. Reported: Dr. Whiting, late of Beverley, having removed to Berlin for the purpose of making that place his permanent residence, is prepared to attend any professional call with which he may be favored. Office at Mr. Samuel Moxley's. On March 23, in the same paper, his card gave his change of address: CARD/ Doctor Whiting/ Has removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. Samuel B. Eby on Frederick St. Berlin. The Militia appointments of November 15, 1850 had his name James Albert Whiting to be Lieutenant/ The census of 1851 said he was born in Canada, aged 28 years, his wife's name was Ellinor, and they had a son. The Dumfries Reformer on October 5, 1853 gave notice of his partnership with Dr. Carson, from September 8th. in Galt: CARD / Drs. Carson and Whiting would inform the public that they have "ENTERED INTO PARTNERSHIP" / and will be happy to attend all Professional Calls, either in Town or Country/ Diseases treated on the/German Reform Principle. A year later his card in the Deutsche Canadier on September 28 announced his return to Berlin. His card in the Eclectic fashion was in the Hamburg Beobachter on March 2, l855 translated by Dr. Roland Austrup: Excellent American Eclectic Practice. James M. Whiting M. D. takes the liberty to inform the public that he has established his practice in Berlin, where he may be consulted by those who are troubled with illness whether these be severe acute, or chronic lasting illnesses. Dr. Whiting has paid special attention to the treatment of illness by means of herbal remedies, and claims without fear of valid refutation, that this system is surer and better than treatment with mercury and lancing. Treatment of illness by the improved German method. Those who are not familiar with this method may take note that the urine will be examined to explain the disease the first passed in the morning, and the age of the patient must be known. For diseased eyes, old sores, cancerous ulcers, skin diseases, etc. the cure will be guaranteed, or no payment asked. From 1855 to 1860 he occupied the building on King Street about two doors down from Willow Street. His notice in the Berliner Journal of November 25, 1857 gave information about his new residence. It served as the office for the partnership with Carson, according to their card in the Berlin Chronicle of August 24, 1858, dating from June 8th. He moved to Elmira in 1866, as announced by the Berliner Journal on April 19th: Our readers in Elmira and area take note of the announcement of Dr. Whiting who is moving there, and commends himself to treat all types of sickness. He has practised here for many years and always had the reputation of a skillful physician, and his patients turned to him with confidence. He returned to Berlin, and the Journal of Jan. 18, 1872 said his office was over the Merchant's Bank. He formed another partnership, this time with Dr. Eby. lt lasted from January 1875 to April 22nd. that year, as Eby's name alone appeared on that date. On July 8, 1876 he died in Berlin at the relatively early age of 53 years. His death was attributed to complications following sunstroke. He was survived by his widow and several sons. Dr. Alexander D. Campbell, Doctors in Waterloo County 1852-1925, 1986

  
  

• Sources

  [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 5 Nov 1868. Matthew Whiting died 27 Oct 1868 in Hawksville, Pastor in Wesley, father of Dr. Whiting, father-in-law of Dr. Vardon, 69 yrs, 6 mths. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 4 pg 7. James WHITING Doctor Canada 29 Wesleyan Methodist b. 22-Jan Ellenor WHITING Ireland 23 Wesleyan Methodist b. 1-Jul Mathew A. WHITING Canada 3 Wesleyan Methodist b. 2-Jun [S166] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Mount Hope CC#4508 Internet Link . In memory of/ James A. Whiting M.D./ died/ July 8th 1876/ aged 53 years/ George A./ son of J.A. & E./ Whiting/ died Sept. 18, 1857/ aged 1 y'r. 2 mo. 13 d. [S184] Funeral Card - - Funeral Card Notices of Waterloo County from 1851 to 1980. Died At his residence, in Berlin, on Saturday, July 8th, 1876 James A. Whiting, M. D. aged 53 years. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Queen street, at Four o'clock P. M. on Monday next, July 10th. Berlin. July 8th, 1876. [S123] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1861, Div. 2 Page 20. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 13 Jul 1876. Died 8 Jul 1876 In Berlin, Dr. James A. Whting died at 53 years of age. [S2070] Directory - Ontario Directory for 1851. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 4 pg 7. [S1668] Directory - ON, Waterloo - 1867 - Gazetteer and directory of the County of Waterloo. 1867, pg 84.

  
  

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  Born - 22 Jan 1823 - , Ontario, Canada Occupation - medical doctor - 1851 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - doctor - 1852 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Physician - Doctor - Dr. - 1861 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Wesleyan Methodist - 1861 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - doctor - 1867 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 8 Jul 1876 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth