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Hannah Whitney 1710–1787

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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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 Hannah Whitney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 12 Oct 1710 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Died 04 Apr 1787 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joshua Whitney
Mother Hannah Rockwood
Siblings Bethiah Whitney, Ezekial Whitney, Gershom Whitney, Joshua Whitney, Mary Whitney

Researchers connected through Hannah Whitney 1710–1787

and 1 more tree owner connected with Hannah Whitney 1710–1787

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1710, Hannah Whitney entered the world in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, born to joshua whitney and hannah rockwood. Hannah Whitney passed away in 1787 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1710
Birth of Hannah Whitney in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Birth
1787
Death of Hannah Whitney in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Whitney

This ancestor line traces from Chesham, Parish, Buckinghamshire, England (1599) to Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts (1710) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hannah Whitney (1710–1787) was born in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Hannah 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 4 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.

Hannah Whitney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hannah Whitney PTP
1710–1787
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hannah Whitney's Descendants

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Hannah Whitney PTP 1710–1787