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William White 1718–1766

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have William White in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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 2 independent trees

Born 21 Jul 1718 · Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Died 7 May 1766 · Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Records
Global, Find a Grave® Index … "Mayflower White Family"
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Researchers connected through William White 1718–1766

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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William White began in 1718 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA. William White passed away in 1766 in Frederick County, Virginia, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Record "Mayflower White Family"

Life Timeline

1718
Birth of William White in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1766
Death of William White in Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William White

This ancestor line traces from Salins, Seine-Et-Marne, France (1060) to Barnstable, Barstable Co., MA (1718) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William White (1718–1766) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Frederick County, Virginia, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 22 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

William White in the US Census
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William White's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William White PTP
1718–1766
Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William White's Descendants

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William White PTP 1718–1766