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Benjamin Whitney 1687–1737

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Whitney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Oct 1687 · Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colonies
Died 24 Oct 1737 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, American Colonies
Spouse Sarah Barret
Children Barrett Whitney, David Whitney, Deborah Whitney, Dinah Whitney, Job Whitney, Persis Whitney, Sarah Whitney, Solomon Whitney, Timothy Whitney

Researchers connected through Benjamin Whitney 1687–1737

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Biography

In 1687, Benjamin Whitney entered the world in Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colonies. Benjamin Whitney married sarah barret, and had children including barrett whitney, david whitney, deborah whitney, dinah whitney, job whitney, persis whitney, sarah whitney, solomon whitney, timothy whitney. Benjamin Whitney passed away in 1737 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, American Colonies.

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Life Timeline

1687
Birth of Benjamin Whitney in Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colonies
Birth
1737
Death of Benjamin Whitney in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, American Colonies
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Whitney (1687–1737) was born in Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colonies and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, American Colonies. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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.

Related Records

Benjamin Whitney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Benjamin Whitney PTP
1687–1737
Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, American Colonies
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Whitney's Descendants

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Benjamin Whitney PTP 1687–1737