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Martha Ann (Marcy) Whitney 1716–1801

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Whitney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 04 Apr 1716 · Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 15 Apr 1801 · Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Father William Whitney Sr
Mother Martha Pierce
Siblings Amity Whitney, Judith Whitney, Lieut Samuel Whitney Revolutionary War Veteran Shipbuilder, William Whitney
Records
Worcester County, Massachusetts Memoirs, Volume …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1716, Martha Ann (Marcy) Whitney entered the world in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to william whitney sr and martha pierce. Martha Ann (Marcy) Whitney passed away in 1801 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Worcester County, Massachusetts Memoirs, Volume I-II

Life Timeline

1716
Birth of Martha Ann (Marcy) Whitney in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1801
Death of Martha Ann (Marcy) Whitney in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Whitney

This ancestor line traces from Weston, Massachusetts (1646) to Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1716) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Whitney (1716–1801) was born in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

William Whitney Sr
Father
Martha Pierce
Mother

Martha Whitney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Ann (Marcy) Whitney PTP
1716–1801
Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha Whitney's Descendants

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Martha Ann (Marcy) Whitney PTP 1716–1801