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John George Whisenhunt 1749–1833

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Whisenhunt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 4 independent trees

Born 10 Apr 1749 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 24 Mar 1833 · Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
Father Johann Adam Whisenhunt
Mother Anna Barbara Eaker
Siblings Anna Barbara Whisenhunt, Eve Catherine Caty Whisenhunt, George Michael Visanant, Joannes Visand, John Nicholas Whisenant, Margaret Whisenhunt, Philip Whisenhunt

Researchers connected through John Whisenhunt 1749–1833

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John George Whisenhunt began in 1749 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. John George Whisenhunt passed away in 1833 in Lincoln, North Carolina, United States.

Sources

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    Church Records Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013

Life Timeline

1749
Birth of John George Whisenhunt in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1833
Death of John George Whisenhunt in Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Whisenhunt

This ancestor line traces from Hausen am Albis (Kanton Zürich), Zurich, Suisse (1467) to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States (1749) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Whisenhunt (1749–1833) was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Lincoln, North Carolina, United States. 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 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 9 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 Whisenhunt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John George Whisenhunt PTP
1749–1833
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Whisenhunt's Descendants

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John George Whisenhunt PTP 1749–1833