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Matthew Whipple 1588–1647

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Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew Whipple in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 9 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 DEC 1588 · Bocking, Essex, England
Died 28 SEP 1647 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Father Matthew Whipple (1628–1634)
Mother Joan Unknown
Spouse Anne Hawkins
Children Anna Whipple, Elizabeth Whipple, John Whipple, Joseph Whipple, Lieut John Whipple, Mary Whipple, Mathrew D Whipple, Matthew Whipple
Siblings Anne Whipple, Elizabeth Whipple, Jane Whipple, Johanne Whipple, John The Elder Whipple, Margaret Whipple, Mary Whipple
Records
Family Data Collection - Deaths Millennium File Topographical Dictionary of 2885 English … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories England, Select Marriages Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Essex, England, Select Church of … U.S., Find a Grave Index England, Select Essex Parish Registers Essex County, Massachusetts Probate Records … A Brief Genealogy of the …
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1588, Matthew Whipple entered the world in Bocking, Essex, England, born to matthew whipple and joan unknown. Matthew Whipple married anne hawkins, rose baker, and had children including anna whipple, elizabeth whipple, john whipple, joseph whipple, lieut john whipple, mary whipple, mathrew d whipple, matthew whipple. Matthew Whipple passed away in 1647 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration Topographical Dictionary of 2885 English Emigrants to New England, 1620-1650

  4. 4
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  7. 7
    Record North America, Family Histories

  8. 8
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages

  9. 9
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  10. 10
    Church Records Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

  11. 11
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

  12. 12
    Church Records England, Select Essex Parish Registers

  13. 13
    Probate/Wills Essex County, Massachusetts Probate Records Supplement, 1644 - 1691

  14. 14
    Record A Brief Genealogy of the Whipple Family

Life Timeline

1588
Birth of Matthew Whipple in Bocking, Essex, England
Birth
1590
Birth of Matthew Whipple in Bocking, Essex, England
Birth
1647
Death of Matthew Whipple in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Whipple

This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England (1445) to Bocking, Essex, England (1588) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Whipple (1588–1647) was born in Bocking, Essex, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts. 9 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew 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 6 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

Matthew Whipple
1628–1634 · Father
Joan Unknown
Mother

Matthew Whipple's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthew Whipple PTP
1588–1647
Bocking, Essex, England
Parents
Matthew Whipple PTP
1628–1634
Bocking, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
John (The Elder) Whipple PTP
1596–1669
Bocking, Essex, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Matthew Whipple's Descendants

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Matthew Whipple PTP 1588–1647
  1. 1. John Whipple PTP 1625–1683
  2. 2. Matthew Whipple PTP 1628–1634
  3. 3. Mary Whipple PTP 1634–1720
    1. 1. Matthew STONE PTP 1660–1743
    2. 2. David Stone PTP 1617–1625
    3. 3. Mary Stone PTP 1664–1735
    4. 4. Susanna Stone PTP 1675–1754
    5. 5. Samuel Stone PTP 1656–1743
  4. 4. Joseph Whipple PTP 1665–1665