Joseph Whiton 1687–1777
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Whiton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 3 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1687, Joseph Whiton entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts. Joseph Whiton married martha tower, and had children including abigail whiton, alice whiton, elijah e whiton, elizabeth whiton, huldah whiton, james whiton, joseph whiton, martha whiton, rebecca whiton, wilson whiton. Joseph Whiton passed away in 1777 in Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Whiton
This ancestor line traces from Taunton, Somerset, England (1545) to Plymouth, Plymouth Colony (1655) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Whiton (1687–1777) was born in Hingham, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts and died in Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut. 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 5 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.
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Joseph Whiton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record