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Israel Whitcomb 1716–1795

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Israel Whitcomb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Apr 1716 · York, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died 26 May 1795 · Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories

Researchers connected through Israel Whitcomb 1716–1795

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Biography

The story of Israel Whitcomb began in 1716 in York, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Israel Whitcomb married azubah houghton, and had children including israel whitcomb. Israel Whitcomb passed away in 1795 in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1716
Birth of Israel Whitcomb in York, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1716
Israel Whitcomb was baptized in Lancaster
Baptism
1795
Death of Israel Whitcomb in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Israel Whitcomb

This ancestor line traces from Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts (1681) to York, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1716) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Israel Whitcomb (1716–1795) was born in York, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Israel 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.
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.

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Israel Whitcomb's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Israel Whitcomb PTP
1716–1795
York, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Israel Whitcomb's Descendants

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Israel Whitcomb PTP 1716–1795