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Elizabeth J. Whittier 1644–1697

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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 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
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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Whittier in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees

Born 27 Feb 1644 · Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 10 May 1697 · Seaville, Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America
Father Abraham Whittier Whyteer Whytear
Mother Mary Salmon
Spouse Benjamin Thomas Hand
Children Abraham Hand

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Whittier 1644–1697

and 4 more tree owners connected with Elizabeth Whittier 1644–1697

Biography

The story of Elizabeth J. Whittier began in 1644 in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth J. Whittier married benjamin thomas hand, and had children including abraham hand. Elizabeth J. Whittier passed away in 1697 in Seaville, Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1644
Birth of Elizabeth J. Whittier in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1697
Death of Elizabeth J. Whittier in Seaville, Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Whittier

This ancestor line traces from Whiteparish, Wiltshire, England (1582) to Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1644) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Whittier (1644–1697) was born in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Seaville, Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America. 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 Elizabeth 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 3 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.

Elizabeth Whittier's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth J. Whittier PTP
1644–1697
Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Whittier's Descendants

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Elizabeth J. Whittier PTP 1644–1697