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Rev. Samuel Whiting 1633–1712

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rev. Whiting in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Mar 1633 · Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England
Died 28 Feb 1712 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Rev Samuel Whiting Dd
Spouse Dorcas Chester
Children Esq Whiting

Researchers connected through Rev. Whiting 1633–1712

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Rev. Samuel Whiting began in 1633 in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England. Rev. Samuel Whiting married dorcas chester, and had children including esq oliver whiting. Rev. Samuel Whiting passed away in 1712 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1633
Birth of Rev. Samuel Whiting in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1712
Death of Rev. Samuel Whiting in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rev. Whiting

This ancestor line traces from Soissons, Bourgogne, France (1000) to Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England (1633) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rev. Whiting (1633–1712) was born in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England and died in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Rev. 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 14 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.

Rev. Whiting's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rev. Samuel Whiting PTP
1633–1712
Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Rev. Whiting's Descendants

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Rev. Samuel Whiting PTP 1633–1712
  1. 1. Esq Oliver Whiting PTP 1665–1736 m. Anna Danforth PTP 1668–1737
    1. 1. John Whiting PTP 1699–1775