Francis Bending FRANK WHITTEMORE, .1

Male 1845 - 1900  (54 years)


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  1. 1.  Francis Bending FRANK WHITTEMORE, .1 was born on 7 Jul 1845 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 29 Mar 1900 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried on 31 Mar 1900 in Toronto Necropolis Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Attended Upper Canada Collage, Toronto.

    . 1846 May 23, Sat. Home District Assizes, spring:
    . 1846 May 23 Chief Justice Beverly Robinson, Queen VS James Larceney; Our: E F Whitthimore, Verdict Guilty, 5 years hard labour,
    . Queen Vs Oliver Badgero & Wm. Vanzant: larceny: Jury E F Whittemore, Verdict Guilty, Sentence & years hard labour in penitentiary. [Markham Gang: Murder &K Mayhem]

    . 1866 York Peel Directory: Whittemore, Mrs. Margaret (Wid E F) h. 78 Bay, Toronto.
    Whittemore F B, Clerk, Gas Co., H. 78 Bay.

    . 1871 Lovell's Cdn. Dominion Directory
    Consumers Gas Co., 19 Toronto St., Directors: F. F. Whittemore, clerk.

    . Francis enjoyed attending Jarvis St. Baptist Church, supported the YMCA & other good works. Every winter he gave a steroview exhibit to thousands.

    . 1874 - F B Whittemore, chief clerk is Toronto-born & has been in the employment of the since 1864.
    [W H Pearson Co., Toronto Water & Gas Light Co., since called Consumers' Gas. ]
    Ref: History of Toronto & County of York, Vol 1,1885.

    Witness at a wedding: 13302-77 Charles SYMONS, 23, laborer, London England, Toronto, s/o Charles SYMONS & Margaret THILSTON,
    married Margaret FARRELL, 23, Oakville, Toronto, d/o Edward FARRELL & Margaret COUGHLIN,
    witn: F. WHITTEMORE & Hannah FARRELL, both of Toronto, 13 Feb 1877 at St. Michaels Palace.

    The Globe, Toronto.
    . 1888 Jan 26 - Mountain Land of the Switzer
    A most enjoyable evening was spend Tuesday in the lecture room of the Jarvis St. Baptist church, which was crowded to its utmost capacity. A lecture was delivered by Rev Hugh Johnston on "Switzerland," illustrated with the aid of a powerful stereopticon by Mr. F F Whittemore. In addition, a choice musical programme was disposed of. As the general arrangements were supervised by Mr. Whittemore.

    . 1891 Sep 26, Sat. - YMCA COURSE OF ENTERTAINMENT
    Two illustrated lectures by the Rev H Johnston, DD & Rev D G Sutherland, DD, illustrated by Mr. F F Whittemore's stereopticon views. Members of the association are allowed privileges for securing reserved seats for this entire course at $1 each - nom members at $2. each seat.
    Note: YMCA is Young Men's Christian Association.
    . 1891 Dec 15 - YMCA Anniversary address next Monday evening at the YMCA. An evening in European Cities illustrated by Mr FR F Whittemore's beautiful views.

    . 1893 Apr 26 - Rev. Dr. Whithrow's Lecture, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the Metropolitan Church."Egypt & the Holy land." Dr. Withrow's lecture was illustrated with striking realism by the aid of stereoscope operated by Mr. Whittemore.
    . 1893 Oct 10 - YWC GUILD Rev Dr Withrow deliver his lecture on Egypt & Holy Land, ... was beautifully illustrated by Mr Whittemore with his stereoscopic views & was very much enjoyed by the large number who were present.
    . 1893 Dec 13 - There will be a fine exhibition of World's Fair pictures by Mr F B Whittemore in Association Hall Next Friday evening.
    . 1895 Feb 15 - Mission Work in India in Assoc. Hall cast a flood light on the great work which is being carried on there in the spread of Christianity & the difficulties which are met with in the propagation of religious truth. The lime-light views, which belonged to Mr. F F Whittemore, were of a most interesting character.
    . 1895 Jun 7 -Spending summer at Lorne Park are Mr J McMaster & family, E Burke, W Watson, Mr. f B Whittemore & family. Ref: Toronto Star Newspaper.
    . 1895 Jul 27 - The Temple at Grimsby Park, the annual camp meeting held in the open air ...The Stereopticon entertainment are given by Mr F B W of Toronto, to illustrate descriptive lectures upon various scenes of foreign travel.
    . 1895 Aug 21 Grimsby Park News - on Aug 20. Mr. FBW gave a stereopticon lecture on Ireland, enjoyed by all.

    . 1896 Apr 21 - On thus evening a public missionary meeting will be held in the Guild Hall, McGill St., when the Bishop of Toronto will be in the chair & some light views of the far north, Mackenzie River, will be shown by Mr. Whittemore.
    . 1896 Jul 2 - Mrs. Miller, of Dry harbor, Jamaica is visiting the family of F B whittemore, on Church St. Ref: Toronto Star.
    . 1896 Apr 26 - Rev. Dr Withrow, assisted by Mr. Whittemore gave an illustrated talk on "The Home & Walks of Christ".

    . 1897 Feb 12 - Erskine Presbyterian church on Tues. next, Subject being Scotland. A fine collection of views of the "auld land' will be presented by Mr FBW.
    . 1897 Mar 2 -Rev. W G Wallace will repeat his lecture on Scotland in the school room of Old St. Andre's Church, illustrations by MR FBW. ...also as above, Under the auspices of the YWCA of Elm St., by FBW.
    . 1897 Apr 14 - Views of Toronto, A gathering of the Aldermen in the Council Chamber witness & exhibition of stereopticon views by Mr FBW. The affair was got up by Ald. Lamb for the purpose of enabling Council to inspect the view of Toronto which it intended to send to England in response to a request of the Commission of Canada. The programme was materially lengthened by a number of excellent views which Mr. Whittemore threw on the canvas in addition.
    . 1897 May 1 - Sunday School of Bonar Congregation ...lecture on Canada illustrated by 130 views by Mr. BFW.
    . 1897 Nov 16 - Rambles in London, tonight, Masonic Hall, Parkdale, a stereopticon entertainment & descriptive lecture, views by MR. FBW.

    . 1898 Feb 5 - Lecture on Palestine at Westminister Presbyterian Church Bloor St. Tues., Feb 8, 8 p.m. The lecture will be illustrated with magnificent stereopticon views by Mr. Frank Whittemore.
    . 1898 Apr 1 - Upper Canada College course, "Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The set of stereopticon views furnished by Mr. Whittemore is said to be the best yet obtained.
    . 1898 Aug 28 - Mr. & Mrs. L H Whittemore, Mr. Lawrence & Aubrey Whittemore of Chicago, who have been staying at Dr. Oldright's summer residence, Jackson's Point, return to Chicago next week.
    . 1898 Apr 18 - 'Halifax to the Kondike' lecture YWC Guild, McGill St., illustrated by limelight pictures exhibited by Mr. WBW.
    * "The Indian, his haunts, homes & journeyings among them by canoe & dog train, by Rev. Young, missionary to the Northwest Indians, at Jarvis St. Baptist Sunday School. Illustrated by stereopticon views by HP Whittemore. As there is no person in Canada better acquainted with this subject about Indians, a large attendance is looked for.
    . 1898 Dec 7 - Rev. Cody lectured before Guild of Holy Trinity Church on his trip up the Line. illustrated with stereopticon views by FBW.
    Ref: Toronto Evening Star.

    . 1899 May 3 - Travels Through Palestine, illustrated by the latest limelight views by Mr. FBW. At the close of the lecture Mr. Whittemore cast upon the canvas a number of the most recent views of the Philippines, the seat of the present war troubles.
    . 1899 May 17 - 47 Anniversary of Elm St. S.S. Dr. Lloyd lectured on Eternal city Rome, stereopticon vows by Mr. Whittemore. Ref: Toronto Evening Star.

    . 1900 May 17 - Mr. F. B. Whittemore, the late cashier of the Consumers' Gas Company left an estate of $3,005, chiefly in life insurance. - - -

    Birth:
    Francis B. is the second son of E F Whittemore.

    Died:
    Age 53, 133 Bloor St. East. COD: Pistol shot wound. Dr. S Spencer.

    Buried:
    Vault 50

    Francis married Anna LOUISA MCCORD on 22 May 1872 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Anna was born on 21 Jun 1846 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Jan 1938 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Harry Theodore WHITTEMORE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1877 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 5 Jul 1960.
    2. 3. Ernest FRANK WHITTEMORE, .I  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1882 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario.
    3. 4. Luther HOLTON WHITTEMORE, .III  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1888 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario.
    4. 5. Arthur REGINALD WHITTEMORE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1886 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 19 Mar 1953 in Victoria, British Columbia; was buried in Beechwood Cemetery.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Harry Theodore WHITTEMORE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1) was born on 21 Feb 1877 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 5 Jul 1960.

    Notes:

    . 1891 Census St. James Ward, Harry T Whittemore, insurance agent.

    . 1895 Aug 31 - A Tolley Car Fatality - Mrs Mary Williams of 33 Bismarck Ave run down by a Belt Line Car on Bloor St E.
    Apparently not noticing the close proximity of Belt Line Care 511 ... just as she reached the north track, the car struck her, falling forward, her head struck the bumper. The blow was rec. just behind the right ear & ruptured a blood vessel on the brain, caused paralysis & death with the brief period of 10 minutes. Mr F B Whittemore who was passing when the accident occurred, hurried to the unfortunate girl's assistance & carried her to the boulevard. It first it was thought that she & simply fainted from shock.
    Eye-witnesses beside the motorman were Miss My Hudson, nurse in Western Hospital & Mr. H T Whittemore, both of who were passing at the time & lawyer Canniff who saw the occurrence from the verandah of Mrs Wilks house, 118 Bloor St. East.

    . 1899 Nov 4 - H. T. Whittemore in the YWC Guild Hall, on Tuesday evening, Nov 7th. The views to be shown by Mr. Whittemore will note be thrown on any other canvas before Tuesday night.
    Ref: Toronto Globe Newspaper.
    . 1899 Nov 6 - Superb Views of the Transvaal, L Hunter & H T Whittemore will give illustrated lecture Nov 7 in YAWC guild Hall, McGill St. Mr. Whittemore has in his possession a collection of views of South Africa such as never been thrown on canvas in Canada, Many of them are rare & costly & are only secured after months of waiting. 48th Highlanders bank will give several patriotic selections. Tickets for sale at Bain's Bookstore, 96 Yonge St. Ref: Toronto Evening Star.

    . T Alexander Hornibrook, of Calgary Albert, who in 1905, went into general insurance with Harry Whittemore.

    . 1900 resided 133 Bloor St. East, Toronto.
    . 1904 Mar 31, Thos. McQueston from his mother. Harry Whittemore & Florrie gave up their idea of coming to-morrow, it is as well, for the weather is not promising.
    . 1906 Jul 10 Rev. Calvin McQuesten at MacLeod, from his mother. Frank Whittemore & Snively rowed with Tom, but they made a bad start & for some reason had to row in the morning & were tired. Harry W. [Whittemore] is going into the Real Estate business in MacLeod.

    . 1907 Sept 6, To C. McQuesten from his mother & Harry Whittemore also the 19th. Harry's is an evening house wedding & it is a great nuisance, the girls do not like it at all. H. & E. had thought of going.

    . 1908 Jul 16, Thursday. To Mary Baker McQueten, from her daughter Ruby McQuesten at Whitehern, Hamilton, 15010 4th St. Calgary, Alberta.
    on Sunday morning Mrs. Whittemore & I went to the First Baptist Church & heard a big darky sing. The minister Mr. Patterson is said to be very good but I never seemed to find the point. Then Florrie asked me to tea & asked a gentleman, I forget his name, & in the evening as Mrs. Whittemore & Harry weren't well & the man was too lazy. ... Then Tuesday night I went for a walk with Mrs. Whittemore & Florrie & last night again I was at the Mewburns. ... Our meals at the Y.W. C.A. are as good as before. Always something hot for tea as well as fruit & to-day jelly & custard for desert & yesterday a nice steamed pudding with fruit & the meat so good & nice gravy & vegetables. Harry Whittemore had tried every boarding place in Calgary & was nearly starved so I'm sure I couldn't do any better. - Ruby.
    Notes: Ruby had traveled to Calgary with Mrs. Whittemore whose daughter Florrie (& possibly Harry) are also there for a rest cure. It is likely that the Mewburns & Miss Grantham are there for the same reason.

    . 1919 Toronto Directory: Whittemore, Harry T, Occ: elk (?), 67 Henry.

    . 1914 Sep 5 - Group photo, including Mrs. Whittemore, at Calgary St. Andrew's Golf Club, Calgary, Alberta; &
    . ca. 1929-1930 Cameo photo of H T Whittemore & Members of the Rotary Club, Calgary, Alberta.-
    Members of the Rotary Club, Calgary, Alberta.
    Ref: Glenbow Archives, Alberta. - - -

    Birth:
    St. James' Ward.

    Harry married Florence Elliott HAWORTH on 19 Sep 1907 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Florence was born on 7 Jan 1878 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Ernest FRANK WHITTEMORE, .I Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1) was born on 25 May 1882 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario.

    Notes:

    Frank is the son of Anna Louisa McCord & Francis Belding Whittemore.

    . 1900 resided 133 Bloor St. East, Toronto.
    . 1903-4 resided clk, 1 67 Henry, Toronto.
    . 1911 Census, 21 Hawrthorne Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
    . 1924 84 Alexandra Blvd., E Frank Whittemore, Trav.

    . Was Ernest F Whittemore married twice:
    Ernest Frank Whittemore, aged 30 /1882, son of Louisa & Francis Bending Whittemore,
    on 18 Nov 1912, married Agatha St. Osyth Cole, dau. of Thomas St... & Emily Cook. - - -

    Birth:
    Ink blot semi-obsurs: Child born Hawthorn ? Avenue. Toronto.

    Ernest married Agatha St. Osyth COLE on 18 Nov 1912 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. Agatha was born on 20 Oct 1880 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Luther HOLTON WHITTEMORE, .III Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1) was born on 24 Apr 1888 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario.

    Notes:

    . 1911 Census, 21 Hawrthorne Ave., Toronto.

    Canadian Field Artillery, 12th Regiment, York Rangers, Luther Holton Whittemore, gentleman. 5th October, 1915.
    . Lieutenant Supernumerary L. H. Whittemore, 12th Regiment, 5th October, 1915 .
    . SERVICES DE SANTÉ DE l'ARMÉE. Personnel du atreia de ainsi militaire. Sont nommés capitaines : les lieutenants surnuméraires: W. L. Whittemore, 20 octobre 1916.

    . Le capitaine W. L. Whittemore, C.M., services de santé de l'armée canadienne. 20 janvier 1918.
    . Infirmary THE YORK RANGERS-2ND BATTALION (35TII BATTALION, C.E .F .) Lieutenant L . H. Whittemore,
    A. C. Gregory a re transferred to the Corps Reserve. lot MAY, 1923.
    . Reserve of Officiers: Maj. W. L. Whittemore, M.C. 7th Apr., 1929 et Les Officiers ci-aprèe mentionnée ont la permission de démissionner. Le mai. W. L. Whittemore, M .C., 7 avril 1925. - - -

    Birth:
    231 Gerrard St. East.


  4. 5.  Arthur REGINALD WHITTEMORE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1) was born on 13 Mar 1886 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 19 Mar 1953 in Victoria, British Columbia; was buried in Beechwood Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Arthur Reginald Whittemore, born 13 Mar 1886, is the son of Louisa McCord & Francis Belding Whittemore.

    . 1903-4 Mights Toronto Directory:
    Whittemore, Arthur R, Clk, John Stark & Co., 1 67 Henry
    E Frank, clk, 167 Henry
    Whittemore, Harry T, Rent Clk Tor Genl Trusts Corp., 1 67 Henry
    Whittemore, Louisa, wid. Francis B, h. 67 Henry
    Whittemore, L Holt, Salesman, Aikenhead Hardware Ltd. 1 67 Henry.

    . 1905 1903-4 Mights Toronto Directory: as above, but for
    new address 1 18 Springhurst av.
    Whittemore E Frank, clk Dunlop Tire co., 1 18 Springhurst ave.
    Whittemore, Frederick M, clk Royal Ins co., 1 34 Rose Ave.
    Whittemore, Frederick T, ins agt, h 34 Rose ave.
    Harry T, rent clk tor Genl Truts cop., 1 18 Springhurst av.
    Whittemore, Arthur R, Clk, John Stark & Co., 1 67 Henry
    E Frank, clk, 1 67 Henry
    Whittemore, Harry T, Rent Clk Tor Genl Trusts Corp., 1 67 Henry
    Whittemore, Louisa, wid. Francis B, h. 67 Henry
    Whittemore, L Holt, a, Aikenhead Hardware Ltd. 1 67 Henry.
    1911 Census, 21 Hawrthorne Ave., Toronto.

    . Canadian Passenger Lists,
    Departed Glasgow, Scotland, arrived 29 Jul 1909, Quebec on the Ionian.

    . Arthur Reginald Whittemore,
    13 Mar 1886, Toronto, Ontario to 19 Mar 1953, Victoria, Bc. Married, Spouse: Jean Isabell Hart. {Second Wife, Verify. - - -

    Birth:
    231 Gerrard St. East.

    Buried:
    Stone #14 -11.

    Arthur married Mabel Frances SCANLAN on 20 Oct 1915 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co., Ontario. Mabel (daughter of Rev. Richard William SCANLAN and Eleanor Martha NELLIE JOHNSTON) was born on 26 Aug 1888 in Caistorville, Lincoln Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Sheila Margarete (Living) WHITTEMORE  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ernest2, 1.Francis1)

  2. 7.  Sheila Margarete (Living) WHITTEMORE Descendancy chart to this point (5.Arthur2, 1.Francis1)