Who was Peregrine White?

Peregrine White (1758–1831) was born in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA and died in Franklin, Franklin, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Peregrine White 1758–1831

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Mar 1758 · Sussex County, New Jersey, USA

Died 21 Oct 1831 · Franklin, Franklin, Ohio, USA

Father Alexander White

Mother Mary Mcmurtrie

Siblings Capt Alexander White Jr, Elizabeth White, Henry White, John White, Mary Ann White, Mary White, Peregrine White, Phillips White, Prudence White, Samuel Alexander White, Sarah White, Thomas White, William Holmes Gaston White, William Wellington White

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander White

Mary Mcmurtrie

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Children

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Biography

In 1758, Peregrine White entered the world in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA, born to alexander white and mary mcmurtrie. Peregrine White passed away in 1831 in Franklin, Franklin, Ohio, USA.

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Birth of Peregrine White

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1758

Birth of Peregrine White in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA

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1831

Death of Peregrine White in Franklin, Franklin, Ohio, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peregrine White

This ancestor line traces from England (1320) to Sussex County, New Jersey, USA (1758) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peregrine White (1758–1831) was born in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA and died in Franklin, Franklin, Ohio, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Peregrine 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.
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