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Oliver Whitney 1724–1804

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Oliver Whitney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Dec 1724 · Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died 18 May 1804 · Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1696–1776)
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Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Find a Grave

Researchers connected through Oliver Whitney 1724–1804

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Immediate Family

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Biography

Oliver Whitney was born in 1724 in Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, the child of nathaniel whitney iii and mary child. Oliver Whitney passed away in 1804 in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Find a Grave

Life Timeline

1724
Birth of Oliver Whitney in Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1804
Death of Oliver Whitney in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Oliver Whitney

This ancestor line traces from Egerton Castle, Egerton, Cheshire, England (1504) to Westborough,Worcester,MA (1724) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oliver Whitney (1724–1804) was born in Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA and died in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Oliver 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 9 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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Oliver Whitney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Oliver Whitney PTP
1724–1804
Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Oliver Whitney's Descendants

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Oliver Whitney PTP 1724–1804