Grandma Clara's mother was Sarah Edith Whiting. When she was 14 years old her older brother, Herman, went to the Philippines to teach English. I wish I knew more about his experiences, but I am grateful for the few pictures we have.
His sister Nellie wrote in her autobiography, "My brother at this time was a school teacher for the government. He was teaching in the Philippine Islands."
This is a picture of his departure for Manila on October 3, 1906. I think the other people in the picture may be his parents. If so this is the only picture of which I know of James Whiting.
Here is a picture that he sent home from Manila. On the back is written: Manila. November 27, 1907.
