Background
She was born Janet Monach Whytock in London in 1842.
She was born Janet Monach Whytock in London in 1842.
She had a fine alto voice, which developed into a contralto, and she studied singing under J. Wass, Ciro Pinsuti and Mrs Sims Reeves (Emma Lucombe).
Whytock's first appearance, as a child, was made at Birmingham. Her first regular engagement was in 1865, in the provinces. She toured in America in 1871, sang in Paris in 1875, Australia in 1890, and New Zealand in 1891.
She died at Sheffield on 28 February 1894 and is buried in Brompton Cemetery, London.