Who was Eleanor White?

Eleanor White (1625–1678) was born in Wedmore, Somerset, England and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Eleanor White 1625–1678

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Sep 1625 · Wedmore, Somerset, England

Died 28 Sep 1678 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Ii White

Mother Margaret Reeves

Spouse Reuben Guppy

Children John Guppy, Mary Guppy

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Geneanet Community Trees Index Somerset, England, Church of England …

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Biography

Eleanor White was born in 1625 in Wedmore, Somerset, England, the child of john ii white and margaret reeves. Eleanor White married reuben guppy, and had children including john guppy, mary guppy. Eleanor White passed away in 1678 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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1625

Birth of Eleanor White in Wedmore, Somerset, England

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1625

Eleanor White was baptized in Wedmore, Somerset, England

Baptism

1678

Death of Eleanor White in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Eleanor White

This ancestor line traces from Wedmore, Somerset, England (1591) to Wedmore, Somerset, England (1625) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Eleanor White (1625–1678) was born in Wedmore, Somerset, England and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Eleanor 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.
: 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.
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