Esq Whiting (1665–1736) was born in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Esq Oliver Whiting 1665–1736

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

Born 8 Nov 1665 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 22 Dec 1736 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Rev Samuel Whiting

Mother Dorcas Chester

Spouse Anna Danforth (1668–1737)

Children John Whiting

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In 1665, Esq Oliver Whiting entered the world in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to rev samuel whiting and dorcas chester. Esq Oliver Whiting married anna danforth, and had children including john whiting. Esq Oliver Whiting passed away in 1736 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Esq Oliver Whiting in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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This ancestor line traces from Soissons, Bourgogne, France (1000) to Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1665) across 15 generations.

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: Esq Whiting (1665–1736) was born in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Billerica, 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.
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