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276 [VhiNng" Family.
John Whiting was mayor of Boston I6OO and I6o8. He was
father to the Rev. SamueI, who emigrated to the Unfted States.
John Whiting, jun., brother to the Rev. Samuel, was mayor
I626, I633 , x644, and I648,-- the only instance of one person
being mayor four times.
James Whiting, another brother of the Rev. Samuel, was
mayor in 164o.
James Whiting was mayor in I718.
COPIES AND ABSTRACTS OF WILLS,
DEPOSITED IN THE BISHOP'S REGISTRY AT LINCOLN IN
LINCOLNSHIRE.
Beatrice Whiting, of Burgh, in Lincolnshire. _Vi]l dated
July 4, 1532 ; proved June I I, I534. Son Christopher, executor.
Daughters Isabel, ]enet, and Margaret. Dorothy, daughter of
daughter Jenet. Legacies to Mary Hall and Elizabeth Carter.
Robert Whiting, Vicar of Helprington. Will dated April z4,
x534; proved June I I, 1534 . Gives to the Friars of Boston;
to several churches; to priests tosing for his soul; provides
for prayers for the souls of his father and mother for 20 years.
Legacies to several persons, but none of the name of Whiting.
Appoints Henry Roods and William Benning, executors.
Robert Whiting of Hogsthorpe. Will dated Oct. 6, I535 ;
proved Feb. 28, I535-6. Desires to be buried in the church.
Wife Elizabeth. To son William a farm in Braytofte. Daugh-
ters Elizabeth and Margaret. Appoints his son William and
William Chyllis executors.