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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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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5 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 1 Dec 1724 · Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Died 18 May 1804 · Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Father Nathaniel Whitney Iii
Mother Sarah Child
Siblings Amos Whitney, Anna Whitney, David Whitney, Eli Whitney, Ephraim Whitney, Lois Whitney, Love Whitney, Lucy Whitney, Mary Whitney, Nathaniel Whitney, Sarah Whitney
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

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

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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

Life Timeline

1724
Birth of Oliver Whitney in Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1804
Death of Oliver Whitney in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oliver Whitney (1724–1804) was born in Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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.

Related Records

Nathaniel Whitney Iii
Father
Sarah Child
Mother

Oliver Whitney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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

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Oliver Whitney PTP 1724–1804