Who was Matthew Whipple?

Matthew Whipple (1588–1647) was born in Bocking, Essex, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Matthew Whipple 1588–1647

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 DEC 1588 · Bocking, Essex, England

Died 28 SEP 1647 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts

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England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 Family Data Collection - Deaths Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Essex, England, Select Church of … England, Select Essex Parish Registers Essex County, Massachusetts Probate Records … A Brief Genealogy of the …

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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, john whipple, joseph whipple, lieut john whipple, mary whipple, mathrew d whipple, matthew whipple. Matthew Whipple passed away in 1647 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts.

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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Church Records Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers
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Church Records England, Select Essex Parish Registers
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Probate/Wills Essex County, Massachusetts Probate Records Supplement, 1644 - 1691
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Record A Brief Genealogy of the Whipple Family

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1588

Birth of Matthew Whipple in Bocking, Essex, England

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Birth of Matthew Whipple in Bocking, Essex, England

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1647

Death of Matthew Whipple in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts

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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. 8 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, 8 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.

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Matthew Whipple PTP

1588–1647

Bocking, Essex, England