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Abigail Whiting 1663–1721

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Whiting in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Jun 1663 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Died 25 Oct 1721 · West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Nathaniel Whiting Sr
Mother Hannah Dwight
Siblings Anna Whiting, Hannah Whiting, John Whiting, Jonathan Whiting, Judah Whiting, Mary Whiting, Nathaniel Whiting, Samuel Whiting, Sarah Whiting, Timothy Whiting

Researchers connected through Abigail Whiting 1663–1721

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1663, Abigail Whiting entered the world in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, born to nathaniel whiting sr and hannah dwight. Abigail Whiting passed away in 1721 in West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1663
Birth of Abigail Whiting in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Birth
1721
Death of Abigail Whiting in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Whiting

This ancestor line traces from Dedham, Colchester Borough, Essex, England (1601) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts (1663) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Whiting (1663–1721) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts and died in West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Abigail Whiting's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Abigail Whiting PTP
1663–1721
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Abigail Whiting's Descendants

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Abigail Whiting PTP 1663–1721