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Samuel Whiting 1671–1705

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 Samuel Whiting in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1671 · Medfield, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Died 2 Apr 1705 · Wrentham
Father Nathaniel Whiting
Mother Joanna Gay (1645–1708)
Siblings Hezekiah Whiting, John Whiting, Joseph Ware, Nathaniel Whiting
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, …
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Researchers connected through Samuel Whiting 1671–1705

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Whiting began in 1671 in Medfield, MA, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel Whiting passed away in 1705 in Wrentham.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Samuel Whiting in Medfield, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1705
Death of Samuel Whiting in Wrentham
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Whiting

This ancestor line traces from Paris, Île-de-France, France (1210) to Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1671) across 16 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Whiting (1671–1705) was born in Medfield, MA, Massachusetts, USA and died in Wrentham. 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 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 16 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 Whiting
Father
Joanna Gay
1645–1708 · Mother
Whiting US Census Records
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Samuel Whiting's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Whiting PTP
1671–1705
Medfield, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Joanna Gay PTP
1645–1708
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Whiting's Descendants

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Samuel Whiting PTP 1671–1705