Josiah Whitney 1664–1717
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Whitney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 11 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Josiah Whitney 1664–1717
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Immediate Family
Biography
Josiah Whitney was born in 1664 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, the child of jonathan whitney and lydia jones. Josiah Whitney married abigail martin, mary whitney. Josiah Whitney passed away in 1717 in Wrentham, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.
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1Record North America, Family Histories
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2Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Whitney
This ancestor line traces from Château-Landon, Seine-et-Marne, France (1000) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1664) across 23 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Josiah Whitney (1664–1717) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America and died in Wrentham, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah 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 23 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
Josiah Whitney's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record