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Waite family

Tammy_Milburn — 2009-10-31 01:10:02Z

Looking for information on my great grandmother Ida Belle Bagby (Waite) b 10/12/1878 Logansport,IN d 07/15/1966 Douglas Co., KS. Sallie Waite-McConnell was her half sister. Their father was a John Waite.

Lawrence Phelps Waite

stegfish — 2009-10-24 19:10:27Z

I am researching the young men from our village of Eastham, Wirral, UK who died in WW1 and one of them was Lawrence Phelps Waite. He was a pilot at the nearby Hooton Airfield, and was killed in a flying accident on July 16th 1918 and is buried in the churchyard here.
Does anyone have any information about Lawrence and his family that they would be willing to share with me?
He was the eldest son of Ralls Waite and Bessie Phelps Waite of Ingersoll, Ontario. Any information would be appreciated to help add a little bit more to the stories of the young men who are remembered in the village.
Thanks
Tracey

Re: Charlotte Waite of Iowa

CVanAllen1234 — 2009-10-24 03:30:04Z

Are you still looking for info on this family? I have some info as 2 of her brothers, David and Warren, married into one of my families in Iowa. David married Sarah Lyons and Warren married Esther Felcher. The women were halfsisters. Another halfsister Florence Felcher married a Nelson Waite.

Re: Richard Waite, b 1608 England

CVanAllen1234 — 2009-10-24 02:08:22Z

Wathertown Records of Births, Deaths and Marriages First Book and Supplement which is online at Ancestry.com pg 6 has the following
1639 John Waite son of Richard and Mary Waite borne the 6the--34d
Hope this helps. I am descended from John's brother Thomas.

Re: Roger Waite

ajwhittaker — 2009-10-22 19:18:49Z

No but Joan Fisher has a very interesting line.

Re: Thomas Wait (1601) and Benjamin Wait (1644)

swaitela — 2009-10-08 16:46:27Z

Hi Pat...I may be able to help. You can reach me at swaitela@waitegenealogy.org. Please visit the site as well, http://www.waitegenealogy.org. Looking forward to speaking with you. Sue

Re: Thomas Wait (1601) and Benjamin Wait (1644)

patmicharri — 2009-10-07 02:59:00Z

My Wait lineage is as follows: Thomas,b. 1601; Benjamin,b. 1644; Jeremiah, b.9/24/1684; Nathan, b.2/15/1711; Jeremiah, b.12/16/1742; Gad, b.9/8/1768; Eathon, b.5/23/1800; Charles, b.12/06/1835; William, b.5/1870; Douglas, b. 3/12/1888; William, living; Patricia, living.
Amoung my resources are two books, one written by Walter Knoll and the other, John Cassan. And internet sites such as Ancestry.com, familysearch.org. and rootsweb.com. There is so much info out there now. My newfound 2nd cousins in California and Illinois with their living family history have sealed our fate that I am a Wait descendant. (Even if they added the E on the back)
When I started to research my Father's family history I came across a free program from the LDS church that I use to keep records. It is called the Personal Ancestral File. (PAF) I have almost 700 names listed, not much compared to what is out there and I know this will be a lifelong project. I fill in names from the front of the line to the back of the line, based on what I am reading. All names are connected to the Wait family including families of early Wait spouses, since I was specifically looking for descendants of Thomas Wait, b. 1601. Thanks for your query and I would like to compare notes on your Waite family. What is your connection to Thomas 1601? That is the best place to start. The historical American side of the story unfolds from there or from his two brothers who spelled their last name “Waite”.

Re: And then what happened?

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2009-09-28 02:55:10Z

rather waite

Re: And then what happened?

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2009-09-28 02:54:39Z

teel more- am resaerching pearyl (male) Wite

Re: Waite Weight family in Tyrone Pa area

DDbev — 2009-09-21 04:08:51Z

waitsb@math.ohio-state.edu

This is Bert Wait's e-mail address and he has done much work on the Waite/Weight family line - the family line that you are asking about. He recently came to Central Pa and did much work.

Re: Waite Family of Jamaica

JuliaMiller11 — 2009-09-19 16:52:00Z

Hi my name is Julia Miller (nee Waite). My father Jeffrey was born in Dump Jamaica and came to England in 1958.
William Waite is my Great Uncle.His father Robert Waite is my great grandfather. I my research I have only gone back as far as his father Frederick Waite, but cannot find any other information. From what Dad tells me the Waite family originated from England, while the Gentles side of the family came from India.
If you want any other info or have any info you want to share that would be great.
You mentioned in an earlier post 'Amy Ricketts' the name 'Ricketts' cropped up in some old research I have been doing, that a Sarah Waite married George Ricketts, but I am having trouble linking that to my own tree.
Hope you find this useful/

Re: William Thomas Waite

michaeldavies45 — 2009-09-17 15:57:19Z

Hi Julie. Sounds like the right family to me as the oldest member of the family I could find was a William Thomas Waite, born about 1858 in Cirencester. I would love to see the photo of the infant Tom and his mother. I have a photo of Evelyn his mother I think, I am am not 100% sure it is her. She was my grandmother's niece and her mother died when Evelyn was about 7 I believe. She was then living with her grandmother and step grandfather in Wolverhampton. I have not been able to find any record of her in the UK after 1901 and I do not know how or when she went to the USA.
Can you please send the photo to me direct to
bassmancynan@aol.com
I look forward to hearing from you.
By the way, the name Herb Waite strikes a chord somewhere in the back of my mind. I will heve to contact my cousin, Jim to se if he can tell me more. Unfortuately he is suffering from the early signs of Altzheimers so he may not be able to help.
Thanks for contacting me.
Mike Davies

Re: Waite Family in Wales

jhcline_1 — 2009-09-17 14:03:41Z

It seems from my research, that mosts Waite families in Wales originally came from England rather than having changed/altered their name from a Welsh name.

My husband's grandfather and his brother, for example, moved from Cirencester in England to Wales about 1885 before immigrating to Canada and the US respectively.
Julie Cline, wife of Herb Waite

Re: William Thomas Waite

jhcline_1 — 2009-09-17 13:45:05Z

I have a photo of the family of my husband's great uncle William Thomas "Tom" Waite taken in 1918 in PA. In the photo there is an INFANT who I am told is Thomas Waite - don't know a full name - being held by presumably his mother. He would be a grandson of "Tom". I would have to check with the family to see who his brothers might have been.

The grandfather came to the US from Wales, but was actually born in Cirencester, England. - Julie Cline, wife of Herb Waite

Re: WAITE - Cirencester/Highworth UK

jhcline_1 — 2009-09-17 13:15:09Z

I am researching the Waites in Cirencester. My husband's grandfather John was born there in 1863. His father and grandfather were both named William. John had one brother William Thomas "Tom". Both brothers immigrated to Wales and then US and Canada.

I believe that grandfather John had a relative in Cirecester also named John - likely his uncle.

Have you found any connection to these names?
- Julie Cline, wife of Herb Waite

Re: Thomas Wait (1601) and Benjamin Wait (1748)

parakletos — 2009-09-15 03:02:36Z

I have most of my Thomas Waite line complete but would sure like to see some of the informatio you have ont that paper.
Paul

Re: Thomas Wait (1601) and Benjamin Wait (1748)

parakletos — 2009-09-15 03:00:27Z

If you are still looking for information on the waite clan I would be glad to fill you in on Thomas etc.

Re: Waite Weight family in Tyrone Pa area

swaitela — 2009-08-22 09:18:45Z

Have you spoken with Bert Waits?

Re: Minnesota Waites...vanished from the face of the earth?

BWhiting6758 — 2009-08-15 19:45:00Z

I am a descendent of Nelson Christopher Waite and Phoebe(Phebe)Stevenson (Stephson). Phoebe d. in MN and Nelson and children moved back to WI (Marquette County) where he married Mary McCarty. I have photo of Nelson and Mary as well as fairly extensive family history. I have not posted info due to privacy of living descendants. Contact me at bonbobw@sbcglobal.net

Re: Waite Weight family in Tyrone Pa area

swaitela — 2009-08-18 16:39:03Z

Hi Nyssa, absolutely go see your granddad...you'll be surprised at how much he'll actually remember. Just take a tape recorder or camcorder with you so you don't have to take notes. My daughters' great-grandmother remembere incredible detail about her grandparents and great-grandparents. I taped it all and took notes for hours. We'd never have gotten anywhere with her family without this interview. Once you talk to your grandfather...write me at swaitela@waitegenealogy.org. There's a very large active group in WGRF sorting out and working on the Pennsylvannia lines...we should be able to help you! Good Luck. Sue

Emma C. Waite from Austin, TX 1928

drbrownlee — 2009-05-10 02:24:16Z

Emma is pictured in the 1928 Sea Gull, yearbook of Port Arthur High School in Texas. She is a teacher. I'm not kin but thought this might help.

Re: Waite Family of Jamaica

annikinswaite — 2009-03-28 11:54:31Z

FAO Content161089: Is your mothers name Coleen and her monthers name Lyn? Can you give me more information of who you are? I am the daughter of Jeffrey Waite whose mother was Minna. Her brother was William Waite and parents also Robert Waite and Eva Waite (nee Gentles). Thanks

Re: Waite Weight family in Tyrone Pa area

kentuckywildcat — 2009-08-21 03:54:04Z

Hi Richard. I also have this line. My branch descends from their son Adam Weight and Amanda Tate. I had spoken with Vicki often over the years. She was a great researcher and was a great help to me. How does your branch descend from this Waite line?

Re: Waite Weight family in Tyrone Pa area

richardcwaite73 — 2009-06-22 14:07:18Z

I have many relatives from this area of PA and have a book on Waite genealogy titled "The Wacht/Wecht/Weight/Waite Family History" that was written by a cousin of mine who is now passed away. The book lists Margaret Wecht/Waite as born in approx 1822. She is listed as the daughter of Abraham Wecht/Waite and Sarah Williams. This book is published by the Masthof Press, 220 Mill Road, Morgntown, PA 16877. The book is listed under the Library of Congress Number 99-75195. Hope this helps. Rich Waite

Re: Waite Tyrone penna

boldbutiebrains — 2009-08-17 07:39:57Z

My Grandfather lives in Belfonte PA he is 82 years old. Harold Waite

Re: Waite Family

boldbutiebrains — 2009-08-17 07:37:51Z

Hello, my name is Nyssa Waite i am only 19 years old and I am wanting to know more about my family. My fathers name is Harold Rubin Waite, Grandfather is harol cashmere Waite and my Great Grandfather is also harold waite he is 82 his wife name was persila lavon how do i go about looking for more information?

Re: Waite Weight family in Tyrone Pa area

boldbutiebrains — 2009-08-17 07:29:56Z

My name is nyssa waite and i have a great grandfather in Pleasent gap PA his name is Harold waite and so is my father and grand father im trying to find out more about my family also. i will ask him if he knows anything. Tyrone is only a thrity minute drive from where he lives.

Re: Waite Line Info - Ohio, Lorain Co.

dorlas_1 — 2009-05-26 00:40:46Z

I am related to Thomas Waite and wife Marietta. let's talk. Dorla Summars - email: dorlas@cebridge.net

Re: Waite Line Info - Ohio, Lorain Co.

dorlas_1 — 2009-05-23 22:00:50Z

Do you suppose your Thomas Waite is the father of my Rose Ann or Ann Rosette Waite who married Richard Whitby Mills about 1862. She died in Minnesota. They had three children. Dorla Summars, Oklahoma

Re: Waite Family of Jamaica

donalexw — 2009-05-13 06:35:37Z

My Grand father name was William Waite, my father was Alfred James Waite born at Mafuta District, St. James, my father mother nmae was Mary Waite, I do not know if it is the same William Waite, my father had migrated to England and died in 1983, William Waite died in the 1950s. I am Donovan Waite and I live in Spanish Town Jamaica

Re: Waite Family of Jamaica

donalexw — 2009-05-20 02:01:08Z

I have no more details but I am digging deep into the history , so as soon as I get anymore information I will pass on same to you

Re: Waite Line Info - Ohio, Lorain Co.

PatriciaMaher29 — 2009-07-15 01:29:22Z

Kathie,

I know your posting was quite a while back, but am writing in hopes that you are still accessing this site.

What I need, is the link between Peter McRoberts' wife, Eliza Waite, to the Waite's in Michigan. Do you know of any of the Waite men from Lorain County, going to St. Joseph County, Michigan, or to another county close by? Somebody sent me my son-in-law's tree several years ago, but the print out was lost around 10 years ago, when my daughter moved. She is married to a Waite man, who from what I was told, is descended from one of Eliza's relatives; either brother or cousin. If brother, then he is descended from Eliza's father. I have no information about her, except that she was married to Peter, one of my ancestor's brothers. My ancestor was James McRoberts, son of John McRoberts and Lucy Bradford.

Was Eliza's parents Samuel Waite and Susan Smith Clark? If so, then I'm related to Eliza too. I believe through her half-brother, Nahum.

Please feel free to e-mail me at almenami13@aol.com.

Patricia

Re: Mary Waite wife of William Brown

rclaudebrown — 2009-04-26 21:47:37Z

I realize these posts are now aged, but I am very interested in these Brown/Layssard marriages of the next generation.
My great-great-grandfather William Brown of Virginia [b. July 7 1809] married in 1830 Halifax NC a Mary Louisa Vasseur who is the daughter of a Charlotte Anne Layssard [maiden surname]. I have little on this particular branch of Layssards, but Charlotte and her children move from Petersburg VA to Halifax NC around 1825 and they are in company with a family headed by either/both Louis Layssard and/or Lewis Layssard [two males plus others in the household]. Charlotte Anne Layssard is said supposedly to have had access to a land grant in Louisiana, but was not able to make good due to a courthouse fire burning the records.

Re: waites in california

jerryhankins1 — 2009-07-03 22:20:17Z

R P Waites full name was Russell Porter Waite. He was also my great grandfather. My grandmother was Mabel. I have some information that may be helpful. How can we get in touch?

Waite - Harrington, Shaftsbury VT, Erie Co NY, Chester PA

TomRightmyer — 2009-07-28 10:41:00Z

My father's mother's father is William Bruce Waite. His Union Army discharge which I have has him born 1839 in Monroe County, NY. He enlisted 15 Sept 1861 in the 7th Illinois Cavalry Volunteers, contracted typhoid at Antietam, and was discharged from McClellan army hospital, Philadelphia, October, 1864. He married Frances Welser and settled in Chester, PA, workng as a carpenter.

The 1860 Census has a William Waite in Boston, Erie County, NY, son of Orilla Harrington born 1806, with siblings John Henry Waite born 1827, Philander Waite born 1831, Alvah Waite born 1833, Lucy Waite born 1836, Marcy Waite born 1838, and Roscoe Waite born 1842.

I think his father was Major Waite born November 11, 1804 and probably died before the 1860 Census. His parents were Jonathan Waite 1771-1847 and Lucy Matteson 1774-1845.

I'd like to correspond with anyone who has any of these in your line. Tom Rightmyer trightmy@juno.com

Waite family of Gary, Indiana

michaeldavies45 — 2009-08-15 11:54:03Z

According to the US 1930 census, Bert Waite, his wife Evelyn and 6 children lived at Filmore Street, Gary, Indiana. The children were; Bert, Thomas, Robert, John, Melvin and Preston. I know that Thomas and Melvin both died. Any descendants out there?

Re: JABEZ WAITE - ANNA STRATTON

talesofthesevenseas — 2009-04-16 23:26:50Z

Hello, I was very interested to see the posting above about Nathan Waite and Phebe Tufts of Malden. Thank-you very much for posting the info on the Malden history!

I'm descended from their son who was also named Nathan Waite and married Sarah Lord Fulton (Daughter of Rev War Patriots Sarah Bradlee and John Fulton)

Nathan Waite II has a very interesting story written about him in the History of the Town of Medford. He was a blacksmith and led the entire town of Medford in the first known instance where an entire town worked together to free a captive slave. The slave's name was Ceasar Anderson.

I would be happy to trascribe the text here if anyone would like to read it!

-Claire

waite /wales

Williamwaite61 — 2009-03-29 09:52:49Z

my husbands family came from treorchy to maesteg any more out there

Re: Waites in New Zealand

bringerofdoom — 2009-05-21 13:33:44Z

my mothers maiden name is waite and she was born in new zealand, adrienne jo waite married to brian kidder (usa).

Re: great grandfather - Waite./Spencer

poppin_fresh1 — 2009-05-31 13:54:00Z

Hi,
I don't know any Spencers but I am a Waite. My father was Thomas Francis Waite. My brother and I have found out some things and I would be happy to share them with you. I live in MA.

Re: Waites of Newbury England

MarlennyC — 2009-04-29 15:24:12Z

I have seen your requests for a number of years, if you are Tony Waite. In one of them you asked about a Ralph Waite who seemed to disappear altogether and that you thought he may have ended up in Newbury, Berks. I know about this family from Bishop's Cannings, but there was another Ralph Waite born Mildenhall, last seen at the baptism of his son William at Marlborough abt 1750.He is my Ralph and has also disappeared. I'm sure the two family groups are linked as Ralph seems to be a Waite given name. There are not a whole lot of Ralphs around. Newbury is fairly close to Mildenhall and I thought you may have found out if Ralph ever went there.........Marlenny Waite Cunningham.

Re: great grandfather - Waite./Spencer

bskov179 — 2009-05-30 23:12:48Z

Sorry it tok me so long to get back to you.I sort of gave up on ever finding much.I too have some history of the Spencers.I will send ht I have to you in exchange what you have on the Waites.
Frank Newton was my grandfather.Harrison was my great grandfather.I live in Ne. and have been to Lyons several tim been to the cemetary ther are a lot of familir names there.
I hope you will reply to this,Donna maybe we can collaborate.

Re: Waite/Waits/Wayt--VA, WV,SC, OH, IN

Greenlemon160 — 2009-06-02 00:36:51Z

I have always had a difficult time linking my "DEAD END" Wait line.

I have Jonathan Wait b. 24 Jan 1757 from a headstone marker in Aurora Ohio.

I found he was Born in Chester Ma. and found several records.

After looking through the "Vital Statistics of Chester MA. to 1910", I could only find a Father and a Mother, Jonathan Wait and Elizabeth Corse.

for the past 10 years I have not found any thing that was positive.

I was leaning towards the Jonathan Wait and Ann Webb link but I have no proof.

any help would be appreciated.

Silas A. Waite; b. abt. 1840 in Newport, Rhode Island

LornaRF — 2009-03-31 00:23:02Z

EVENING POST ANNUAL, 1882
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
of the State Officers, Representatives in Congress, Governor’s Staff, and Senators and Members of the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut.
Published Annually.
Hartford, Conn.: Evening Post Association. 1882.
Pg. 154

SILAS A. WAITE, Representative for Sterling, Windham County:

Of Sterling, Republican, served faithfully as a private in the Twenty-sixth Connecticut Volunteers during the late war. While charging with his regiment upon the fortifications at Port Hudson, on Sunday morning, June 14, 1862, he was severely wounded. Mr. Waite was born in Newport, R. I., and is 42 years old. He has been engaged in the lumber business during the past two years, and is one of the Selectmen of Sterling.

WAITE Sadie B 1874-1959

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-30 21:07:43Z

WAITE Sadie B 1874-1959

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Marriage of J. D. Waite to Miss Eva Kennedy

maryachtrh — 2009-04-03 01:37:51Z

Appears in the Terrell Times-Star, Terrell, kaufman County, Texas, 1 December 1893

At the residence of Mr. E. I. Kenndey last Wednesday evening Mr. J. D. Waite, of the firm of J. D. Waite & Co., was married to Miss Eva Kennedy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Kennedy. Rev. W. D. Christian officiated. The wedding was a very quiet one. Mr. and Mrs. Waite will reside in Terrell.

Re: Waite Family of Jamaica

conten161089 — 2009-04-07 22:37:22Z

Thank you so much for responding. My mother's name is Sadie Waite Nelson. Her mother was Icy Brown. She and my grandfather (William Waite)were not married and my mom was raised by her grandmother, Amy Ricketts in Tiky Tiky, Coleyville. My mom was born in 1941. When William died in an accident (1948?)my mom met her sister, who was a very small child at the time. She never saw her again and always wondered what happened to her. Could this be Coleen?
Thanks for your help!

WAITE - Cirencester/Highworth UK

hn92 — 2009-04-25 08:07:10Z

Hi
I am looking for help on the surname Waite, in Cirencester/Highworth. I have the names Frederick William Waite b. abt 1866 and Frank Waite b. 1875 and help on these or anyone else with that surname in that area would be much appreciated
Thank you

Re: Waite Family of Jamaica

content161089 — 2009-05-19 22:35:35Z

It sounds like we may share the same grandfather :). I don't know too much about him to really confirm that. My mother Sadie Waite) was raised by her maternal grandparents in Coleyville and didn't get to know her father. Just that he lived in Dump, Coleyville, Manchester and died in the 50's. From what I understand, William Waite died in some sort of accident. Does that sound familiar? My mother also immigrated to England and then to the U.S. Do you have any other details on William Waite?

Re: Waite Family of Jamaica

content161089 — 2009-05-20 02:25:16Z

Thank you very much. I will do the same.