John Hunter White 1756–1846
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John White in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1756, John Hunter White entered the world in Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America, born to william white sr and rose white. John Hunter White passed away in 1846 in Giles County, Virginia, United States of America.
Sources
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John White
This ancestor line traces from England (1320) to Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America (1756) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John White (1756–1846) was born in Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America and died in Giles County, Virginia, United States of America. 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 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John White's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record