Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Rev. Mathew Whiting[1]

Male Cal 1799 - 1868  (~ 69 years)


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  • Name Mathew Whiting 
    Prefix Rev. 
    Born CALC 27 Apr 1799  Ancaster Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1851  Walsingham Township, Norfolk Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    minister 
    Residence 1851  Walsingham Township, Norfolk Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Methodist 
    Occupation 1868  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Pastor 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-79423 
    Died 27 Oct 1868  Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 4, 5
    Buried Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I79423  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Family 1 Elizabeth,   b. 1796, , USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Dec 1880, Norwich, North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Children 
     1. Dr. James A. Whiting,   b. 22 Jan 1823, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jul 1876, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years)
     2. Isaac William Whiting,   b. 1825, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Feb 1860, Muncey, , Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 35 years)
     3. Rhoda Ann Whiting,   b. 1832, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Margareth Ann Whiting,   b. CALC 14 Aug 1837, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Apr 1866, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 28 years)
     5. Elvira Cressman,   b. 1839, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F20670  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. Dr. James A. Whiting,   b. 22 Jan 1823, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jul 1876, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years)
     2. Margareth Ann Whiting,   b. CALC 14 Aug 1837, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Apr 1866, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 28 years)
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F43687  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Rev. Matthew Whiting, who was born in Ancaster, April 26, 1789 and entered the Wesleyan ministtry in 1826, died in Hawkesville, at the residence of his son-in-law, Dr. Vardon, Nov. 1, 1868, "in the bosom of his family"

      The Christian Guardian 4 Aug 1869 pg 122

  • Sources 
    1. [S31] News - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Dumfries Reformer (1850-1892), 30 Jul 1862.
      Whiting, Eliza married 22 Jul 1862 to Noah Cressman By Rev C W M Gilbert, in Delhi. Groom, a druggist, Waterloo Village. Bride, youngest dau Rev Matthew Whiting, Delhi; sister of Dr Whiting, Berlin.

    2. [S122] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Mount View CC#4495 Internet Link .
      In memory of/ Rev. Mattew Whiting/ died/ 27th Oct. 1868/ aged 69 years & 6 months./ Although he sleeps his/ memory doth live/ and cheering comfort/ to his mourners gives/ He followed virtue as/ his truest guide/ Lived as a Christian/ as a Christian died/ Also/ Elizabeth/ his wife/ died Dec. 18, 1880/ in the 83rd year/ of her age/ Safely anchored in the harbor/ of eternal rest

    3. [S963] Census - ON, Norfolk, Walsingham Township - 1851, Div 7 Pg 1.

    4. [S60] News - Christian Guardian, Obituary of Rev. Matthew Whiting - 4 Aug 1869 pg 122.

    5. [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.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - CALC 27 Apr 1799 - Ancaster Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Pastor - 1868 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Oct 1868 - Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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