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Joseph WHITE 1720–1784

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph WHITE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 15 Jan 1720 · Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Died 13 Mar 1784 · Craven, South Carolina, United States
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Researchers connected through Joseph WHITE 1720–1784

and 2 more tree owners connected with Joseph WHITE 1720–1784

Immediate Family

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No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

The story of Joseph WHITE began in 1720 in Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States. Joseph WHITE passed away in 1784 in Craven, South Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1720
Birth of Joseph WHITE in Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Birth
1784
Death of Joseph WHITE in Craven, South Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph WHITE

This ancestor line traces from Inveray, Loch, Argyll, Scotland (1627) to Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States (1720) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph WHITE (1720–1784) was born in Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States and died in Craven, South Carolina, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 4 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

Joseph WHITE in the US Census
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Joseph WHITE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph WHITE PTP
1720–1784
Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Parents
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Joseph WHITE's Descendants

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Joseph WHITE PTP 1720–1784