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William White 1587–1621

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William White in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 25 Jan 1587 · Wisbech, Fenland District, Cambridgeshire, England
Died 21 Feb 1621 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Colonial Families of the USA U.S., Find a Grave Index
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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1587, William White entered the world in Wisbech, Fenland District, Cambridgeshire, England. William White passed away in 1621 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  4. 4
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  5. 5
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1587
Birth of William White in Wisbech, Fenland District, Cambridgeshire, England
Birth
1621
Death of William White in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William White

This ancestor line traces from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England (1490) to Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England (1587) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William White (1587–1621) was born in Wisbech, Fenland District, Cambridgeshire, England and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 4 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.

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William White in the US Census
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William White's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William White PTP
1587–1621
Wisbech, Fenland District, Cambridgeshire, England
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William White's Descendants

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William White PTP 1587–1621