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John Whitney

Male 1592 - 1673  (~ 80 years)


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  1. 1.  John Whitney was christened on 20 Jul 1592 in Westminster, London, England; died on 1 Jun 1673 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 22 Feb 1597, London, England; John was appointed by his father, to William Pring of the Old Bailey, London, a member of the Merchaint Tailor's Company.
    • Moved To: Abt 1604, Isleworth-on-the-Thames, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 13 Mar 1604; He was listed as a member of the Merchant Tailor's Company.
    • Education: say 1608; He received an education at the Westminster School, now St. Peter's College.
    • Moved to: Abt 1625, London, England; He lived on Bow Lane, near Bow Church.
    • Occupation: Sep 1631, London, England; John Whitney placed his eldest son, John, in the Merchant Tailor's School.
    • Immigration: Apr 1635, London, England; They sailed from London on board The Elizabeth and Ann, Roger Cooper, master and arrived in New England in June.
    • Freeman: 3 Mar 1635/36, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 1638 to 1655, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was elected a Selectman and served until 1655 when he became the Town Clerk.
    • Offices Held: 1 Jun 1641, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was appointed a Constable.
    • Offices Held: 1655, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He became the Town Clerk.
    • Will: 3 Apr 1673, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his children: John, Richard, Thomas, Jonathan, Joshua, and Benjamin.
    • Inventory: 4 Jun 1673, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:

    John married Elinor about 1618 in England. Elinor was born in 1599 in England; died on 11 May 1659 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 23 May 1619 in Isleworth-on-the-Thames, Middlesex, England; died in young in England.
    2. 3. John Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 14 Sep 1621 in Isleworth-on-the-Thames, Middlesex, England; died on 12 Oct 1692 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. Richard Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 6 Jan 1623/24 in Isleworth-on-the-Thames, Middlesex, England.
    4. 5. Nathaniel Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1627 in London, England; died in probably young in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Thomas Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1629 in London, England; died on 20 Sep 1719 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 7. Jonathan Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1634 in London, England; died in Dec 1702 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 8. Joshua Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1635 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Aug 1719 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Burying Ground, Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    8. 9. Caleb Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jul 1640 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried on 12 Jul 1640 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 10. Benjamin Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1643 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Mar 1723 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    John married Judith Clement on 29 Sep 1659 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Judith died before 1673 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 23 May 1619 in Isleworth-on-the-Thames, Middlesex, England; died in young in England.

  2. 3.  John Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 14 Sep 1621 in Isleworth-on-the-Thames, Middlesex, England; died on 12 Oct 1692 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Sep 1631, London, England; John Whitney placed his eldest son, John, in the Merchant Tailor's School. He remained there until they came to the New World.
    • Married: 1642; Ruth Reynolds, the daughter of Robert and Mary Reynolds. She was living in Boston when she married. On 20 April 1658 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Ruth Reynolds was mentioned in the will of Robert Reynolds. Issue: 1. John Whitney (1643-1726) 2. Ruth Whitney (1645-____) 3. Nathaniel Whitney (1647-1733) 4. Samuel Whitney (1648-____) 5. Mary Whitney (1650-____) 6. Joseph Whitney (1652-1702) 7. Sarah Whitney (1654-____) 8. Elizabeth Whitney (1656-____) 9. Hannah Whitney (c1658-1693) 10. Benjamin Whitney (1660-1736)
    • Freeman: 26 May 1647, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 1673 to 1679; He was elected a Selectman. She served until 1679, except for the year 1677.
    • Military: 1676; During King Philips War, John Whitney served in Captain Hugh Mason's Company.
    • Will: 27 Feb 1685, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; One of the clauses in the will reads: "If any of my sonnes or sone in laws or daughters be quarelsom by going to Law or troublesom to thr brethern I say they shall lose the share of what I have bequeathed them. I desir they should live in love to God and one toward anothr."
    • Inventory: 26 Oct 1692, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; John's estate was inventoried and listed 18 lots of land amounting to 210 acres and appraised at £197 15/.
    • Probate/Proved: 1 Mar 1692/93, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:
       


  3. 4.  Richard Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 6 Jan 1623/24 in Isleworth-on-the-Thames, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: Apr 1635, London, England; He sailed from London on board The Elizabeth and Ann, Roger Cooper, master and arrived in New England in June with his parents.
    • Married: 19 Mar 1651, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Martha Coldam. She was born in Watertown, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Sarah Whitney (1653-____) 2. Moses Whitney (1655-____) 3. Johannan Whitney (1657-____) 4. Deborah Whitney (1658-____) 5. Rebecca Whitney (1659-1660) 6. Richard Whitney (1661-1723) 7. Elisha Whitney (1662-____) 8. Ebenezer Whitney (1672-____)
    • Freeman: 7 May 1651, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Proprietor: 1681, Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Moved to: 1681, Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:


  4. 5.  Nathaniel Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1627 in London, England; died in probably young in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: Apr 1635, London, England; He sailed from London on board The Elizabeth and Ann, Roger Cooper, master and arrived in New England in June with his parents.

    Notes:

    Name:


  5. 6.  Thomas Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1629 in London, England; died on 20 Sep 1719 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: Apr 1635, London, England; They sailed from London on board The Elizabeth and Ann, Roger Cooper, master and arrived in New England in June.
    • Freeman: 18 Apr 1690, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Will: 25 Jan 1714, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his children, Elnathan and Martha.
    • Probate/Proved: 1721, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:

    Thomas married Mary Kettell on 11 Jan 1654/55 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Thomas Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1656 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Apr 1742 in Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 12. John Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1659 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 16 May 1659 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 13. John Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1661 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Aug 1661 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 14. Elnathan Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1662 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 15. Eleazer Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1662 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Jun 1738 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 16. Mary Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Dec 1663 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 17. Bezaleed Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1665 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 18. Sarah Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Mar 1666/67 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 19. Mary Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1668 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Sep 1669 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    10. 20. Isaiah Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1671 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Jan 1711 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    11. 21. Martha Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1673/74 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  6. 7.  Jonathan Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1634 in London, England; died in Dec 1702 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: Apr 1635, London, England; He sailed from London on board The Elizabeth and Ann, Roger Cooper, master and arrived in New England in June with his parents.
    • Married: 30 Oct 1656, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Lydia Jone, the daughter of Lewis and Anna (Stone) Jones. She was born in England. Issue: 1. Lydia Whitney (1657-1719) 2. Jonathan Whitney (1658-1735) 3. Anna Whitney (1660-____) 4. John Whitney (1662-1735) 5. Josiah Whitney (1664-____) 6. Elinor Whitney (1666-1678) 7. James Whitney (1669-1690) 8. Isaac Whitney (1671-1690) 9. Joseph Whitney (1673-____) 10. Abigail Whitney (1675-____) 11. Benjamin Whitney (1679-1718)
    • Moved to: 1678 to 1679, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Residence: 1679, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Will: 21 Dec 1702, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 1 Mar 1702/03, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts


  7. 8.  Joshua WhitneyJoshua Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 15 Jul 1635 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Aug 1719 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Burying Ground, Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1655; (1) Lydia ______. She was born about 1637. Issue: 1. Hannah Whitney 2. Joshua Whitney (1666-____) 3. Sarah Whitney (1668-____)
    • Married: say 1670; (2) Mary ______. She died on Tuesday 17 March 1671/72 in Groton, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Abigail Whitney (c1673-____)
    • Married: 30 Sep 1672, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; (3) Abigail Tarbell, the daughter of Thomas and Mary Tarbell. She was born about 1650 in Watertown, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Mary Whitney (1675-____) 2. William Whitney (1678-____) 3. Cornelius Whitney 4. David Whitney (1682-____) 5. Martha Whitney 6. Elizabeth Whitney 7. Eleanor Whitney
    • Will: 17 Apr 1713, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 6 Oct 1719, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Complier's Note: 1994; Johnson, H.A. (1975) says his first wife, Lydia's last name was TARBELL. He also says that Joshua's second wife's last name was TARBELL. This is very probably an error.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His first name is listed as John on the birth record according to Pulsifer (1853).

    Bond (1860) gives his birth date as 15 February 1635/36.


  8. 9.  Caleb Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 12 Jul 1640 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried on 12 Jul 1640 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    His burial date was recorded as 12 (5) 1640.


  9. 10.  Benjamin Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 6 Jun 1643 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Mar 1723 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Legal: 1662; Benjamin witnessed an agreement for John Doves in York, Maine.
    • Residence: 1667 to 1668, Cocheco Valley, near Dover, Lincoln County, Maine
    • Married: Abt 1668, York, York County, Maine; (1) Jane ______. She died on Tuesday 14 November 1690 in Sherborn, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Jane Whitney (1669-____) 2. Timothy Whitney 3. John Whitney (c1678-____) 4. Nathaniel Whitney (1680-____) 5. Jonathan Whitney (1681-____) 6. Joshua Whitney (1687-____) 7. Benjamin Whitney
    • Married: 13 Apr 1695, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; (2) Mary Poor, She was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Isaac Whitney 2. Mark Whitney (c1700-____)

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 6 (4) 1643.

    Married:
    There is some question whether the marriage was in York or not.



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Thomas Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 24 Aug 1656 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Apr 1742 in Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 19 Oct 1675, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was a soldier during King Philip's War and a member of the. on 19 October 1675.
    • Married: 29 Jan 1678/79, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Lawrence, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Crispe) Lawrence. She was born on 30 January 1658/59 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died on Thursday 8 February 1742 in Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Abigail Whitney 2. Thomas Whitney (1681-____) 3. Elizabeth Whitney (1683-____) 4. John Whitney (1684-____) 5. Mary Whitney (1686-____) 6. Benjamin Whitney (1687-1737) 7. Nathan Whitney (1689-____) 8. Susanna Whitney
    • Moved To: 1683, Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Moved to: 1722, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; They lived in that part of Lancaster which is now Bolton,Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Married:
    Bond (1860) gives the date of their marriage as 18 October 1681.

    Died:
    Bond (1860) gives his death date as 20 September 1719.


  2. 12.  John Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 9 May 1659 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 16 May 1659 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Bond (1860) gives his birth date as 19 May 1659.


  3. 13.  John Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Aug 1661 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Aug 1661 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  4. 14.  Elnathan Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Apr 1662 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: Jan 1727/28, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was declared a town charge and the Selectman ordered to see if his brother, Eleazer would look after him. The next month, Samuel Jennison was paid 20 shillings per week to take care of him.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He was a twin.

    History:
    On 22 January 1727/28, the selectman of Watertown ordered: "At said Meeting the Selectmen Agreed with Eleazer Whitney To take care of his Brother Elnathan Whitney undr his preƒent helpleƒs Circumƒtances. and take him home to his houƒe and and Look well after him from this time to the Laft day of march next Enƒuing and the Seleclmen Ingage he shall haue reaƒonable Satisfaction therefor, as alƒo for the time past ye he has taken the care of him. And that he said Eleazr take ye sd Elnathans bed and beding his wareing Apparrel and such houƒehold Stuff and proviƒion belonging to him that may be needfull for the said Elnathan."


  5. 15.  Eleazer Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Sep 1662 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Jun 1738 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1692, Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In 1692 he was living in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
    • Occupation: say 1692; He was a wheelwright.
    • Legal: 22 Jan 1727/28, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 22 January 1727/28, the selectman of Watertown ordered: "At said Meeting the Selectmen Agreed with Eleazer Whitney To take care of his Brother Elnathan Whitney undr his preƒent helpleƒs Circumƒtances. and take him home to his houƒe and and Look well after him from this time to the Laft day of march next Enƒuing and the Seleclmen Ingage he shall haue reaƒonable Satisfaction therefor, as alƒo for the time past ye he has taken the care of him. And that he said Eleazr take ye sd Elnathans bed and beding his wareing Apparrel and such houƒehold Stuff and proviƒion belonging to him that may be needfull for the said Elnathan."
    • Deed: 30 Sep 1728, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 30 September 1728 a testamentary deed was recorded in Watertown, Massachusetts.
    • Last Full Review: 6 Aug 2020

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He was a twin.

    Eleazer married Dorothy Ross on 11 Apr 1687 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Dorothy (daughter of James Ross and Mary Goodenow) was born on 20 Jul 1667 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Jun 1731 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Sarah Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 May 1688 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 23. Eleazer Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1690 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 24. James Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1697 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Nov 1697 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 25. Mary Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Nov 1697 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 28 Jan 1699/1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 26. James Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 28 Jan 1699/1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 27. Thomas Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 28 Jan 1699/1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 28. Dorothy Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 16 Jun 1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 29. Eleazer Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 15 Apr 1702 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Sep 1758 in Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    9. 30. Elnathan Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 5 May 1705 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Apr 1759 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    10. 31. James Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 1 Jun 1708 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    11. 32. Jonas Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1709; was christened on 14 Jul 1723 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  6. 16.  Mary Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Dec 1663 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  7. 17.  Bezaleed Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Sep 1665 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  8. 18.  Sarah Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 23 Mar 1666/67 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Apr 1697, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Charles Chadwick, the son of John and Sarah Chadwick. He was born on 19 November 1674 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Abigail Chadwick 2. Charles Chadwick (1700-____) 3. Elizabeth Chadwick (1702-____)


  9. 19.  Mary Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Aug 1668 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Sep 1669 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  10. 20.  Isaiah Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Sep 1671 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Jan 1711 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1 Dec 1696, Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Sarah Woodward, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hammond) Woodward. She was born on 3 October 1674 or she was born on 3 October 1675 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. On 6 July 1693 Sarah, at age 18, married first John Eddy, son of Samuel Eddy and Sarah Meade, in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She was living in 1715 in Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Whitney 2. Isaiah Whitney 3. John Whitney 4. Nathaniel Whitney 5. Sarah Whitney 6. Elijah Whitney 7. Jonas Whitney
    • Inventory: 10 Jan 1712, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts


  11. 21.  Martha Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Jan 1673/74 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Died:
    She never married.



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Sarah Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (15.Eleazer3, 6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 29 May 1688 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  2. 23.  Eleazer Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (15.Eleazer3, 6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 5 May 1690 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  3. 24.  James Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (15.Eleazer3, 6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Feb 1697 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Nov 1697 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Whitney (1857) and Bond (1860) give his death date as 12 February 1697/98.


  4. 25.  Mary Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (15.Eleazer3, 6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Nov 1697 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 28 Jan 1699/1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 26 Oct 1716, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Abraham Chamberlain, the son of Abraham and Elizabeth Chamberlain. He was born on 16 October 1693 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The estate of Abraham Chamberlain was administered on 25 August 1747 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, by Nathaniel Chamberlain. Issue: 1. Mary Chamberlain (1718-____) 2. Nathaniel Chamberlain (1718-____) 3. Hannah Chamberlain (1720-____) 4. Abraham Chamberlain (1721-____) 5. Moses Chamberlain (1723-____) 6. Aaron Chamberlain (1725-____) 7. David Chamberlain (1726-____) 8. Elizabeth Chamberlain (1729-____) 9. Sarah Chamberlain (1731-1734) 10. Dorothy Chamberlain (1733-____)
    • Religion: 30 May 1742, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Mary was received into communion in First Church of Dedham.

    Notes:

    Christened:
    She was christened in the Second Church of Watertown by Mr. Angier.


  5. 26.  James Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (15.Eleazer3, 6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was christened on 28 Jan 1699/1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Christened:
    He was christened in the Second Church of Watertown by Mr. Angier.


  6. 27.  Thomas Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (15.Eleazer3, 6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was christened on 28 Jan 1699/1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1 Jul 1720, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Hannah Smith. Issue: 1. Eleazer Whitney (1720-1738) 2. Thomas Whitney (1722-1806) 3. Hannah Whitney (1724-____) 4. Nathan Whitney (1726-____) 5. Joshua Whitney (1728-____) 6. Susanna Whitney (1729-____)
    • Inventory: 8 May 1748, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Christened:
    He was christened in the Second Church of Watertown by Mr. Angier.


  7. 28.  Dorothy Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (15.Eleazer3, 6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 24 Apr 1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 16 Jun 1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Christened:
    She was christened in the Second Church of Watertown by Mr. Angier.


  8. 29.  Eleazer Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (15.Eleazer3, 6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was christened on 15 Apr 1702 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Sep 1758 in Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 2 Apr 1727, Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Mary Grow, the daughter of Samuel and Deborah Grow. She was born on 2 April 1727 in Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. She died on Friday 4 September 1761 in Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Mary Whitney (1744-____) 2. Samuel Whitney (1746-____) 3. Deborah Whitney (1749-1750) 4. Alexander Whitney (1751-____) 5. Joshua Whitney (1754-1835) 6. Hannah Whitney (1757-____)
    • History: 1737 to 1738, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Eleazer was a town charge.
    • Inventory: 11 Dec 1760, Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 24 Oct 1767, Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Christened:
    He was christened in the Second Church of Watertown by Mr. Angier.


  9. 30.  Elnathan Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (15.Eleazer3, 6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was christened on 5 May 1705 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Apr 1759 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 24 Sep 1729, Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Sarah Perry. She was born in 1702. She died on Friday 22 October 1756 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Elnathan Whitney (1729-1730) 2. John Whitney (1731-____) 3. Aaron Whitney (1734-____) 4. Samuel Whitney (1736-1751) 5. Elnathan Whitney (1738-____) 6. Ebenezer Whitney (1739-____) 7. Elnathan Whitney (1741-1820) 8. Sarah Whitney (1746-____) 9. Samuel Whitney (1751-____)

    Notes:

    Christened:
    He was christened in the Second Church of Watertown by Mr. Angier.


  10. 31.  James Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (15.Eleazer3, 6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was christened on 1 Jun 1708 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 8 Nov 1722, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Mercy Flagg, the daughter of Allen and Sarah (Ball) Flagg. She was born, a twin, on 13 May 1702 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Mercy Whitney (1723-____) 2. Abigail Whitney (1726-____) 3. Lydia Whitney (1729-____) 4. Allen Whitney (1731-1736) 5. Eunice Whitney (1734-1736) 6. Eunice Whitney (1738-1740) 7. Allen Whitney (1740-1740) 8. James Whitney (1743-____)

    Notes:

    Christened:
    He was christened in the Second Church of Watertown by Mr. Angier.


  11. 32.  Jonas Whitney Descendancy chart to this point (15.Eleazer3, 6.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born about 1709; was christened on 14 Jul 1723 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: Jonas Whitney owned covenant in the church circa 1724 at the age of 15 years.

    Notes:

    Christened:
    He was christened in the Second Church of Watertown by Mr. Angier.

    Jonas married Sarah Perry on 8 May 1735 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Isaac Perry and Sarah Hanchett) was born on 16 Feb 1716 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 4 May 1718 in West Roxbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Isaac Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Apr 1736 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Jan 1777 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 34. Sgt. Jacob Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1737 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Jan 1803 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 35. Deacon Jonas Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Nov 1739 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Marlborough, Windham County, Vermont.
    4. 36. Sarah Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Feb 1741 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Sep 1824 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    5. 37. Ensign Abner Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1744 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Jan 1826 in Windsor County, Vermont.
    6. 38. Desire Whitney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1749 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Jun 1778 in Warwick (now Orange), Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Orange Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..


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