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Dorcas Whiting 1739–1788

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas Whiting in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 Jul 1739 · Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 29 Sep 1788 · Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Whiting (1699–1775)
Mother Sarah Hunt (1709–1745)
Children Dorothy Worcester

Researchers connected through Dorcas Whiting 1739–1788

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Dorcas Whiting began in 1739 in Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Dorcas Whiting had children including dorothy worcester. Dorcas Whiting passed away in 1788 in Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1739
Birth of Dorcas Whiting in Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1788
Death of Dorcas Whiting in Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorcas Whiting

This ancestor line traces from Soissons, Bourgogne, France (1000) to Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1739) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorcas Whiting (1739–1788) was born in Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas 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 17 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.

Dorcas Whiting's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorcas Whiting PTP
1739–1788
Tewksbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Whiting PTP
1699–1775
Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Sarah Hunt PTP
1709–1745
Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Esq Oliver Whiting PTP
1665–1736
Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Anna Danforth PTP
1668–1737
Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown

Dorcas Whiting's Descendants

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Dorcas Whiting PTP 1739–1788