Walter Whitman 1789–1855
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter Whitman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 2 independent trees
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Biography
The story of Walter Whitman began in 1789 in West Hills, Suffolk, New York, United States. Walter Whitman married louisa van veslor, and had children including andrew jackson whitman, edward whitman, george washington whitman, hannah louise whitman, infant whitman, jeff whitman, jessie whitman, mary elizabeth whitman, thomas jefferson whitman, walt whitman. Walter Whitman passed away in 1855 in West Hills, Suffolk, New York, United States.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Whitman
This ancestor line traces from , Essex, , England (1515) to West Hills, Suffolk, New York, United States (1789) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Walter Whitman (1789–1855) was born in West Hills, Suffolk, New York, United States and died in West Hills, Suffolk, New York, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter 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 9 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.
Walter Whitman's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record