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John B Whitener 1800–1854

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Whitener in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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

Born 26 Oct 1800 · Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
Died 10 Oct 1854 · Catawba, Catawba, North Carolina, United States
Father Benjamin Whitener
Mother Mary Magdalena Whisenhunt
Siblings Barbara Whitener, Betsy Whitener, Catherine Whitener, Daniel B Whitener, Ephraim Whitener, Fronica Fanny Whitener, Hannah Whitener, John B Whitener, Joseph Whitener, Margaret Peggy Whitener, Mary Polly Whitener, Philip B Whitener, Philip Whitener, Sarah Sallie Whitener, Susanna Whitener

Researchers connected through John Whitener 1800–1854

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John B Whitener was born in 1800 in Lincoln, North Carolina, United States, the child of benjamin whitener and mary magdalena whisenhunt. John B Whitener passed away in 1854 in Catawba, Catawba, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1800
Birth of John B Whitener in Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1854
Death of John B Whitener in Catawba, Catawba, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Whitener

This ancestor line traces from Geißelhardt, Schwabisch Hall, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany (1718) to Lincoln, North Carolina, United States (1800) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Whitener (1800–1854) was born in Lincoln, North Carolina, United States and died in Catawba, Catawba, North Carolina, United States. 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 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.
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 Whitener's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John B Whitener PTP
1800–1854
Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Whitener's Descendants

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John B Whitener PTP 1800–1854