Who was William Whipple?

William Whipple (1730–1785) was born in Kittery, York, Maine, United States and died in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Whipple 1730–1785

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 Jan 1730 · Kittery, York, Maine, United States

Died 28 Nov 1785 · Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States

Father William Whipple

Mother Mary Cutt

Siblings Hannah Whipple, Joseph Whipple, Mary Whipple, Robert Cutt Whipple

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William Whipple

Mary Cutt

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Biography

In 1730, William Whipple entered the world in Kittery, York, Maine, United States, born to william whipple and mary cutt. William Whipple passed away in 1785 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.

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Birth of William Whipple in Kittery, York, Maine, United States

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Death of William Whipple in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Whipple

This ancestor line traces from Yardley, Worcestershire, England (1288) to Kittery, York, Maine, USA (1730) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Whipple (1730–1785) was born in Kittery, York, Maine, United States and died in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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