Sarah Whipple 1658–1691
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Whipple in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Sarah Whipple 1658–1691
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1658, Sarah Whipple entered the world in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to john whipple and sarah kent. Sarah Whipple married henry short, and had children including anna short, hannah short, henry short, john short, lydia short, mary short, matthew short, sarah short. Sarah Whipple passed away in 1691 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Whipple
This ancestor line traces from Bocking, Essex, England (1524) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1658) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sarah Whipple (1658–1691) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newbury, Essex, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 5 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
Sarah Whipple's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record