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John (The Elder) Whipple 1596–1669

Public Tree Person

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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
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9 researchers on YourRoots have John Whipple in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 9 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Aug 1596 · Bocking, Essex, England
Died 30 Jun 1669 · Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Mathew Whipple
Mother Joanna Appleton (1563–1612)
Spouse Mary Collett
Children Anne Whipple, Capt John Whipple 9Th Ggf, Elizabeth Potter, Joseph Whipple, Judith Whipple, Mary Elizabeth Whipple Stone, Matthew Whipple, Robert Whipple, Sarah Goodhue, Susannah Worth, Thomas Whaple, William Whipple
Siblings Amy Whipple, Anne Whipple, Capt John Whipple 9Th Ggf, Elizabeth Whipple, Jana Whippell, Jane Jana Whipple, John Whipple, Margaret Anne Whipple, Mary Maria Whipple, Mathew Whipple, Sir Thomas Whipple, William Horton Whipple

Researchers connected through John Whipple 1596–1669

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Biography

In 1596, John (The Elder) Whipple entered the world in Bocking, Essex, England, born to mathew whipple and joanna fuller appleton. John (The Elder) Whipple married mary collett, sarah suzanna hawkins, and had children including anne whipple, capt john whipple 9th ggf, elizabeth potter, joseph whipple, judith whipple, mary elizabeth whipple stone, matthew whipple, robert whipple, sarah goodhue, susannah worth, thomas whaple, william whipple. John (The Elder) Whipple passed away in 1669 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1596
Birth of John (The Elder) Whipple in Bocking, Essex, England
Birth
1621
John (The Elder) Whipple was married in USA
Marriage
1639
John (The Elder) Whipple was married in Providence
Marriage
1659
John (The Elder) Whipple was married in Ipswich, Massachusetts
Marriage
1669
John (The Elder) Whipple resided here in Ipswich, New-England
Residence
1669
Death of John (The Elder) Whipple in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1669
Death of John (The Elder) Whipple in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death
1669
John (The Elder) Whipple - Probate in Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Whipple

This ancestor line traces from Scot's Hall, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1482) to Bocking, Essex, England (1596) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Whipple (1596–1669) was born in Bocking, Essex, England and died in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 6 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.

John Whipple's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John (The Elder) Whipple PTP
1596–1669
Bocking, Essex, England
Parents
Unknown
Joanna Fuller Appleton PTP
1563–1612
Bocking, Braintree District, Essex, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Mary Levett Fuller PTP
1545–1584
Bocking, Essex, England

John Whipple's Descendants

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John (The Elder) Whipple PTP 1596–1669
  1. 1. Anne Whipple PTP 1583–1646
  2. 2. Judith Whipple PTP 1635–1636
  3. 3. Matthew Whipple PTP 1628–1634
  4. 4. William Whipple PTP 1631–1641