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Benjamin WHITNEY 1660–1736

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin WHITNEY in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 JUN 1660 · Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts
Died 12 OCT 1736 · Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts
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U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Ancestry Family Tree "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> FindAGrave.com-U.S. & Canada & other …

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Biography

In 1660, Benjamin WHITNEY entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, born to john whitney ii and ruth reynolds ranyolds. Benjamin WHITNEY passed away in 1736 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.

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

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

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    Record FindAGrave.com-U.S. & Canada & other countries

Life Timeline

1660
Birth of Benjamin WHITNEY in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts
Birth
1736
Death of Benjamin WHITNEY in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin WHITNEY

This ancestor line traces from Lodève, Hérault, Occitanie, France (1000) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1660) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin WHITNEY (1660–1736) was born in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts and died in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. 5 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin 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 23 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Benjamin WHITNEY's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Benjamin WHITNEY PTP
1660–1736
Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts
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Benjamin WHITNEY's Descendants

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Benjamin WHITNEY PTP 1660–1736