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Kesiah Anne Whitney 1730–1797

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Kesiah Whitney 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 6 Sep 1730 · Prince Edward County, Virginia
Died 6 Sep 1797 · Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA
Father Samuel Whitney Capt
Spouse James B Fears
Children William Jesse Fears Jr

Researchers connected through Kesiah Whitney 1730–1797

and 2 more tree owners connected with Kesiah Whitney 1730–1797

Immediate Family

Biography

Kesiah Anne Whitney was born in 1730 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, the child of samuel whitney capt. Kesiah Anne Whitney married james b fears, and had children including william jesse fears jr. Kesiah Anne Whitney passed away in 1797 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1730
Birth of Kesiah Anne Whitney in Prince Edward County, Virginia
Birth
1797
Death of Kesiah Anne Whitney in Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Kesiah Whitney

This ancestor line traces from Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America (1687) to Prince Edward County, Virginia (1730) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Kesiah Whitney (1730–1797) was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia and died in Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Kesiah 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.

Kesiah Whitney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Kesiah Anne Whitney PTP
1730–1797
Prince Edward County, Virginia
Parents
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Grandparents
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Kesiah Whitney's Descendants

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Kesiah Anne Whitney PTP 1730–1797