Whiting is a given name. Notable people with the name include: *

Almon Whiting Babbitt Almon Whiting Babbitt (9 October 1812 – c. 7 September 1856) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement, a Mormon pioneer, and the first Secretary of State (U.S. state government), secretary and State treasurer, treasurer of the Territ ...

(1812–1856), early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement * George Whiting Badman (1886–1953), South Australian business man, horse breeder and owner * Carl Whiting Bishop (1881–1942), American archeologist specializing in East Asian civilizations *

Richard Whiting Blue Richard Whiting Blue (September 8, 1841 – January 28, 1907) was a farmer, teacher, lawyer, judge, state senator, and United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He liv ...

(1841–1907), U.S. Representative from Kansas * William Whiting Boardman (1794–1871), politician and United States Representative from Connecticut * William Whiting Borden (1887–1913), philanthropist and millionaire Christian missionary candidate * George Whiting Flagg (1816–1897), was an American painter of historical scenes and genre pictures * Whiting Griswold (1814–1874), American abolitionist, lawyer and politician *

Francis Whiting Halsey Francis Whiting Halsey (October 15, 1851 – November 24, 1919) was an American journalist, editor and historian, born in Unadilla (town), New York, Unadilla, New York (state), New York. He was the son of Dr. Gaius Leonard Halsey, a American C ...

(1851–1919), American journalist, editor and historian *

Gerry Whiting Hazelton Gerry Whiting Hazelton (February 24, 1829 – September 29, 1920) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He represented Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district in the 42nd and 43rd Congresses. He also served nine years as United ...

(1829–1920), American lawyer and Republican politician * Caroline Lee Whiting Hentz (1800–1856), American novelist and author * Luther Whiting Mason (1818–1896), American music educator hired by the Meiji period government of Japan *

Christine Whiting Parmenter Christine Whiting Parmenter (December 21, 1877 – March 1953) was an American author. Biography Christine Whiting was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, on December 21, 1877, the daughter of Frederic A. Whiting and Catherine Tracy Allen. She was ...

(1877–1953), American author * Rex Whiting Pearson (1905–1961), Australian politician *

Lucien Whiting Powell Lucien Whiting Powell (1846–1930) was a renowned landscape painter who gave the village of Airmont, Virginia its name for its scenic westward views. Powell, himself, could be considered a native of Airmont, having been born a few miles southeas ...

(1846–1930), landscape painter who gave the village of Airmont, Virginia its name *

Barbara Whiting Smith Barbara Whiting Smith (May 19, 1931 – June 9, 2004) was an American actress and singer. Early life Whiting was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of music manager Eleanor Youngblood Whiting and composer Richard A. Whit ...

(1931–2004), actress in movies and on radio and television *

Joseph Whiting Stock Joseph Whiting Stock (January 30, 1815 – 1855) was an American painter known for his portraits, miniatures, and landscape paintings, many of which he did on commission. He was born on January 30, 1815, in Springfield, Massachusetts. When Stock ...

(1815–1855), American painter of portraits, miniatures, and landscape paintings * Walker Whiting Vick (1878–1926), aide to Woodrow Wilson in 1912, officer of the Democratic National Committee * Whiting Willauer (1906–1962), American ambassador to Costa Rica and Honduras *

Whiting Williams Whiting Williams (March 11, 1878 – April 14, 1975) was co-founder of the Welfare Federation of Cleveland, a predecessor to the Community Chest and United Way charitable organizations, as well as an author of popular books and articles about lab ...

(1878–1975), author, co-founder of the Welfare Federation of Cleveland *

Charles Whiting Wooster Charles William Whiting Wooster, was a Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1780, the grandson of General David Wooster. Wooster went to sea at an early age. During the War of 1812, he served on board ...

, Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy

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