Who was Hannah Whitney?

Hannah Whitney (1736–1797) was born in Biddeford, Maine (York) and died in Limington, Maine (York). 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hannah Whitney 1736–1797

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 NOV 1736 · Biddeford, Maine (York)

Died 17 APR 1797 · Limington, Maine (York)

Spouse

Children Esther Hamlin, , ,

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index The New England Historical & … A history of the town … Bob Anderson <http://www.qni.com/~anderson/Hamblen.html> History of Gorham, Me. The Church of Jesus Christ …

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Esther Hamlin

Biography

Hannah Whitney was born in 1736 in Biddeford, Maine (York). Hannah Whitney married joseph hamlin, and had children including esther hamlin, jacob hamlin, joseph hamlin, sarah hamlin. Hannah Whitney passed away in 1797 in Limington, Maine (York).

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Record A history of the town of Gorham, Maine
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Record Bob Anderson <http://www.qni.com/~anderson/Hamblen.html>
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Record History of Gorham, Me.
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Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1736

Birth of Hannah Whitney in Biddeford, Maine (York)

Birth

1797

Death of Hannah Whitney in Limington, Maine (York)

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Whitney

This ancestor line traces from Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1687) to Biddeford, York, Maine, USA (1736) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hannah Whitney (1736–1797) was born in Biddeford, Maine (York) and died in Limington, Maine (York). 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 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 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.
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Hannah Whitney PTP

1736–1797

Biddeford, Maine (York)