Joshua Whitaker 1675–1719
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Whitaker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Joshua Whitaker 1675–1719
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Immediate Family
Biography
Joshua Whitaker was born in 1675 in Grindleton, Lancashire (now Yorkshire) County, England. Joshua Whitaker married jane bannister parker, and had children including william whitaker. Joshua Whitaker passed away in 1719 in Lexington, Rowan, North Carolina, United States or Isle of Man, England.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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2Record Millennium File
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Whitaker
This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1639) to Grindleton, Lancashire (now Yorkshire) County, England (1675) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joshua Whitaker (1675–1719) was born in Grindleton, Lancashire (now Yorkshire) County, England and died in Lexington, Rowan, North Carolina, United States or Isle of Man, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua 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 2 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
Joshua Whitaker's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record