Isaac Morley Whiting (October 1, 1842 – May 28, 1922) was a

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leader who served as the third president of The Church of Jesus Christ (Cutlerite), from 1902 to 1922. During Whiting's tenure, the Cutlerites successfully established an Order of Enoch, as advocated by founding prophet

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during the early years of his movement. This Order, which emphasizes communal ownership of property, still functions in the church today.

Early years

Whiting was born on 1 October 1842 in Lima, Illinois, to Chancey Whiting, who was also his predecessor in office in the Cutlerite church. When he was still very young, his family relocated first to

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, and later to

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, where his parents joined Mormon leader

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in forming the Church of Jesus Christ, commonly known as "Cutlerites." He married Sarah Jane Talcott on 24 December 1863, in Manti.Isaac Morley Whiting
Trained as a

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-maker, Whiting moved with his family to

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, where he served as First Counselor to his father while he was leader of the Cutlerite community.

Presidency

Whiting succeeded to the presidency of the Cutlerite church in 1902. In 1910, he attempted to re-establish the United Order; previous attempts by the Cutlerites to do this in Manti had failed. By 1912 these endeavors had borne fruit, and a church corporation had taken charge of Cutlerite properties in Clitherall. He continued to serve in his office until his death on 28 May 1922. Whiting also supervised the construction of a new meetinghouse in Clitherall which still stands today, though it is no longer in use.

Family

Whiting and his wife had nine children: *Charles Llewelyn *Emily Augusta *Addie Belle *Nelson Francis "Frank" *Rosille *Ivan Erle *Julian Everson *Roy Rockwood *Daisy Evangeline

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Whiting, Isaac 1842 births 1922 deaths American Latter Day Saint leaders Leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ (Cutlerite) People from Adams County, Illinois People from Shenandoah, Iowa People from Otter Tail County, Minnesota