Mary White (1748–1826) was born in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess, New York, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary White 1748–1826

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 09 Jan 1748 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Died 27 Jan 1826 · Pleasant Valley, Dutchess, New York, USA

Father Oliver White

Mother Mary Sherman

Siblings Christopher White, Godfrey White, Oliver White, Penelope White, Sarah White, Susanna White, Walter White

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Immediate Family

Parents

Oliver White

Mary Sherman

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Children

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Biography

The story of Mary White began in 1748 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Mary White passed away in 1826 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess, New York, USA.

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1748

Birth of Mary White in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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1826

Death of Mary White in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess, New York, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary White

This ancestor line traces from Le Steeple, Nottinghamshire, England (1546) to Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1748) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary White (1748–1826) was born in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess, New York, 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 Mary 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 7 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.
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