Jonathan Whitney 1658–1735
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Whitney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Jonathan Whitney 1658–1735
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1658, Jonathan Whitney entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to jonathan whitney and lydia jones. Jonathan Whitney married sarah hapgood, and had children including anne whitney, sarah whitney, tabitha whitney. Jonathan Whitney passed away in 1735 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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4Record North America, Family Histories
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Whitney
This ancestor line traces from Whitney, Herefordshire, , England (1256) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1658) across 15 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jonathan Whitney (1658–1735) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 15 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.
Related Records
Jonathan Whitney's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record