John Whiting was born about 1570 and died on October 22, 1617. John married Isabel. Isabel was born in 1570. She died on 4 May 1608 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.
John was the Mayor of Boston, England in 1600 & 1608.
There is some disagreement as to whether this John Whiting was the father of Maj. William Whiting.
Here is an email from one researcher:
Are you aware of two confusions in your Whiting genealogy? One is: John and Isobel Whiting, Mayor of Boston: Boston is not in "Linshire"...it's Lincolnshire, often called Lincs. I'm sure you know this, but it can be confusing to a newbie reading your wonderful site, for which you are to be commended. You've done a lot of good work on it.
Also, John Whiting, Mayor of Boston, Lincolnshire, is not the same man as John Whiting, father of Maj. William Whiting of Boxford, Suffolk. These are two different families in two different counties with some mileage between them. No connection has been found between two that I'm aware of. A lot of confusion has been disseminated between the two Johns, no doubt due to the location names of Boston and Boxford. John and William were such common names of the time as well, making it even more confusing. Just wanted to touch base with you on that. I do enjoy your site. Joy Wiggin-Robbins, March 2005.
Submitted by Ruth H. Barker, 2010
Uploaded by Emily Barker Farrer, 2010