Who was Samuel White?

Samuel White (1649–1720) was born in Ditchling, Sussex, England and died in Ditchling, Sussex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel White 1649–1720

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

Born 12 Feb 1649 · Ditchling, Sussex, England

Died 20 Apr 1720 · Ditchling, Sussex, England

Father Nicolas White

Mother Elisabeth Elson

Spouse Elizabeth Bennat

Children Samewell Samuel Whit White

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nicolas White

Elisabeth Elson

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Bennat

Children

Samewell Samuel Whit White

Biography

In 1649, Samuel White entered the world in Ditchling, Sussex, England, born to nicolas white and elisabeth elson. Samuel White married elizabeth bennat, and had children including samewell samuel whit white. Samuel White passed away in 1720 in Ditchling, Sussex, England.

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1649

Birth of Samuel White in Ditchling, Sussex, England

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1720

Death of Samuel White in Ditchling, Sussex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel White

This ancestor line traces from Funtington, Sussex, England (1610) to Ditchling, Sussex, , England (1649) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel White (1649–1720) was born in Ditchling, Sussex, England and died in Ditchling, Sussex, England. 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 Samuel 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 3 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.
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