John Whitney (b. 14 September 1621, d. 12 October 1692)
John Whitney (son of John Whitney and Elinor Ellen) was born 14 September 1621 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, and died 12 October 1692 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He married Ruth Reynolds on 1642 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, daughter of Robert Reynolds and Mary Pulleyne.
Notes for John Whitney: John2 Whitney (John1); baptized 14 Sep 1621 Isleworth, Middlesex; m. Ruth Reynolds, daughter of Robert Reynolds and Mary Pulleyne, 1642 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; d. 12 Oct 1692 Watertown, Middlesex, MA, at age 71; his estate was probated after 12 Oct 1692 Watertown, Middlesex, MA, and administration granted to widow Ruth and sons John and Benjamin; his estate was probated 26 Oct 1692 Watertown, Middlesex, MA, inventory taken by Elnathan Beers and Thomas Hammond, embraced 18 lots or parcels of land, amounting to about 210 acres, and prized at L197-15s, including one lot of 17 acres "purchased of father Arnold;" his estate was probated 23 Dec 1692 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; Ruth Whitney, relict widow of John Whitney late of Watertown, John Whitney, and Benjamin Whitney, as principals, and Munning Sawin and Joseph Whitney of Watertown as sureties, posted administration bond; Ruth Whitney made her mark "RW", John Whitney signed, Benjamin Whitney made his mark "B". The inventory was attested to by the administrators the same day; his estate was probated 12 Mar 1692/93 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; agreement between Ruth Whitney, widow of John Whitney, late of Watertown, decd., and John Whitney, Nathanll. Whitney, Samuel Whitney, Joseph Whitney, and Benjamin Whitney, sons of said John Whitney, decd., also Enoch Lawrence, Daniel Herrington, and Daniel Warren his sons-in-law, and Mary and Hannah his daughters unmarried, concerning the settlement of his estate; that the said John Whitney decd. left at his death an imperfect will signifying how he wanted his estate disposed after his death, they all have agreed that with alterations, the will should be the rule of the division of the estate. The daughters were each to receive L10 from John Whitney and L10 from Benjamin Whitney within 10 years of the widow's decease, and they relinquish interest in the orchard, but instead they would be paid within 10 years from this date; sons Nathaniel, Samuel, and Joseph Whitney were each to pay 50s to each of their sisters within five years of the widow's decease, but instead they would be paid within 5 years from this date; lands were to be given to the sons without the entail specified in the will; signed by Benjamin Whitney, Phillip Shattuck (attorney to Enoch Lawrence), Daniel Herington and Sary his wife, John Whitney, Nathanael Whitney, Joseph Whitney; mark made by Ruth Whitney and Mary Whitney; his estate was probated 13 Mar 1692/93 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; Ruth Whitney, widow of Jno. Whitney; John Whitney; Joseph Whitney; Nathanll. Whitney; Benjamin Whitney; Phillip Shattuck, attorney to Enoch Lawrence and Ruth his wife; Mary Whitney; Danll. Herrington and Sarah his wife; and Hannah Whitney; agreed to all the articles and agreements settling the estate; his estate was probated 27 Apr 1695 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; joint receipt given to John Whitney and Benjamin Whitney for their share of the estate of their father, signed by John Whitney, Benjamin Whitney (by mark), Joseph Whitney, William Shattuck in behalf of Phillip Shattuck, Marey Whitney (by mark), Daniel Herington, and Hannah Whitney (by mark); witnessed by Saml. Gookin, William Shattuck, and Pelatiak Whittemore; acknowledged by all the signers 6 May 1695; his estate was probated 27 May 1695 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; division of the estate by John Whitney and Benjamin Whitney, amounting to L274-12s-10d: Ruth Whitney, relict of Jno. Whitney; l143-14s-10d; John Whitney, L22-10s-0d; Nathaniell Whitney, L22-5s-0d; Samuel Whitney, L22-5s-0d; Joseph Whitney, L22-15s-0d; Benjamin Whitney, L22-10s-0d; Ruth Whitney alia Larrance, L9-10s-0d; Mary Whitney, L10-10s-0d; Daniel Herrington and his wife Sarah, L10-10s-0d; Daniell Warrin and his wife Elizabeth, L10-10s-10d; Hanna Whitney, L10-10s-0d; William Shattuck son of Jno. Shattuck, L0-7s-2d.
He Sources: The Ancestry of John Whitney, by Henry Melville, New York, 1896; Robert and Mary Reynolds of Boston, M. H. Reynolds, 1928 (LC C571.R464); Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Vol. IV, p. 529; Appleton, Boston Births, Deaths and Marriages. There seems to be no place called Hesworth in or around London, probably a misreading for Isleworth, where this family lived prior to coming to America. He HISTORY: Resident of Watertown, Mass. He was a Freeman in 1647 and a Selectman from 1673 to 1690. He and Ruth Reynolds resided between 1643 and 1692 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; on a 3-acre lot on the east side of Lexington Street, on land granted to Edward How, and the next lot south of the residence of the Phillips family, and is probably the same ground occupied in 1855 by his great-great-grandson Bradshaw Whitney. The ground is somewhat elevated, and there is little doubt that it is the "Whitney Hill" sometimes mentioned in the records. John Whitney purchased from John Ellet his land grant in the Beaverbrook Plowlands before 1644 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He was admitted freeman on 26 May 1647 MA. John Whitney purchased from Thomas Arnold (of Providence, RI) about 17 acres of land on 17 Oct 1661 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He was selectman six times between 1673 and 1679 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He was mentioned in his father's will on 3 Apr 1673 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He began military service as a soldier in King Phillip's War on 25 Mar 1675 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He began military service between 25 Nov 1675 and 3 Dec 1675 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; "John Whettney Sr." impressed. He ended military service as a soldier in King Phillip's War on 3 Dec 1675 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He ended military service on 24 Aug 1676; paid 2s-6d for service under Capt. John Cutler. He ended military service on 24 Aug 1676; paid 18s for service under Capt. John Holbrooke. He left a will on 27 Feb 1685 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; will of John Whitney Senior of Watertown; wife; son John Whitne or his son John if he not be living; son Nathanell; son Samuel; son Joseph; son Bengamin; daughter Ruth; daughter Mary; daughter Sara; daughter Elisbeth; daughter Hanah; brother Harinton; Thomas Arnall; wife to be executrix; if any of the sons or sons-in-law or daughters be quarrelsome, they should lose their portions; signed and sealed in the year 1690; no witnesses.
Ruth Reynolds was born in 1623 Kent. She was mentioned in her father's will on 20 Apr 1658 Boston, Suffolk, MA. She died after 12 Oct 1692 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. She was granted administration, together with sons John and Benjamin, on the estate of her husband after 12 Oct 1692 Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
Children of John2 Whitney and Ruth Reynolds all b. Watertown, Middlesex, MA, were as follows:
+ 12 i. John3 Whitney; m. Elizabeth Harris.
+ 13 ii. Ruth Whitney; m. John Shattuck; m. Enoch Lawrence.
+ 14 iii. Nathaniel Whitney; m. Sarah Hagar; m. Sarah (--?--).
+ 15 iv. Samuel Whitney; m. Mary Bemis.
16 v. Mary Whitney; b. 23 Apr 1650; christened 29 Apr 1650; d. after 1693. She unmarried in 1693 Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
+ 17 vi. Joseph Whitney; m. Martha Beach.
+ 18 vii. Sarah Whitney; m. Daniel Harrington.
+ 19 viii. Elizabeth Whitney; m. Daniel Warren.
20 ix. Hannah Whitney; b. circa 1658. She was unmarried in 1693 Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
21+ x. Benjamin Whitney; m. Abigail Hagar.
4. Richard2 Whitney (John1); christened 6 Jan 1623/24 Isleworth, Middlesex; m. Martha Coldam 19 Jan 1650 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; m. Martha Coldam 19 Mar 1650/51 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; d. 20 Sep 1719 Concord, Middlesex, MA, at age 95.
He was also known as Richard Whitney Sr. He and Martha Coldam resided Concord, Middlesex, MA. He was admitted freeman on 7 May 1651 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He was mentioned in his father's will on 3 Apr 1673 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He and Martha Coldam resided in 1681 Stow, Middlesex, MA, where his was a proprietor. He resided on 28 Aug 1688 Stow, Middlesex, MA; taxed 4s 10d. He "being seventy years of age," was released from training by the Court on 7 Apr 1691 Stow, Middlesex, MA.
Martha Coldam. She was born circa 1626 Concord, Middlesex, MA.
Children of Richard2 Whitney and Martha Coldam all b. Watertown, Middlesex, MA, were as follows:
22 i. Sarah3 Whitney; b. 17 Mar 1652/53; b. Oct 1653.
+ 23 ii. Moses Whitney; m. Sarah Knight.
+ 24 iii. Johanah Whitney; m. John Cady Jr.
25 iv. Deborah Whitney; b. 12 Oct 1658.
26 v. Rebecca Whitney; b. 15 Dec 1659; d. 10 Feb 1659/60 Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
+ 27 vi. Richard Whitney; m. Elizabeth Sawtell.
28 vii. Elisha Whitney; b. 26 Aug 1662.
+ 29 viii. Ebenezer Whitney; m. Anna (--?--).
6. Thomas2 Whitney (John1); christened 10 Dec 1627 London; m. Mary Kedall, daughter of John Kedall, 11 Jan 1654/55 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; d. 20 Sep 1719 Watertown, Middlesex, MA, at age 91; Bond has given the father's death record to his son Thomas.
He was mentioned in his father's will on 3 Apr 1673 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He began military service as a soldier in King Philip's War in 1675 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He and Thomas Whitney ended military service on 24 Aug 1676 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; one paid 2s-6d and the other 4s-2d for service. Thomas Whitney purchased from John Hayward 45 acres of land in Pompasitticut on 16 Jan 1682 Stow, Middlesex, MA. He was admitted freeman on 18 Apr 1690 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. Thomas Whitney sold to Elnathan Whitney and his sister Martha (spinster) all his real and personal estate, especially his house and 1/4 acre of ground; recorded 1721 on 25 Jun 1714 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. Thomas Whitney sold to Martha Whitney (spinster) and her brother Elnathan all his real and personal estate, especially his house and 1/4 acre of ground; recorded 1721 on 25 Jun 1714 Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
Mary Kedall was also known as Mary Kettle. She was born in 1599.
Children of Thomas2 Whitney and Mary Kedall all b. Watertown, Middlesex, MA, were as follows:
+ 30 i. Thomas3 Whitney; m. Elizabeth Lawrence.
31 ii. John Whitney; b. 9 May 1659; d. 16 May 1659; b. 19 May 1659; d. 19 May 1659 Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
32 iii. John Whitney; b. 22 Aug 1660; d. 26 Aug 1660 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; b. 22 Aug 1661; d. 26 Aug 1661 Watertown, Middlesex, MA, at age 1.
+ 33 iv. Eleazar Whitney; m. Dorothy Ross.
34 v. Elnathan Whitney; b. 7 Apr 1662; b. 2 Sep 1662; his estate was probated Jan 1727/28 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; he was a town charge, and the selectmen ordered to see if his brother Eleazer Whitney would look after him. The next month they passed an order to pay Samuel Jennison 20s. a week for taking care of him, then in his 66th year; d. 8 Mar 1727/28 Watertown, Middlesex, MA, at age 65. Thomas Whitney sold to Elnathan Whitney and his sister Martha (spinster) all his real and personal estate, especially his house and 1/4 acre of ground; recorded 1721 on 25 Jun 1714 Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
35 vi. Mary Whitney; b. 22 Dec 1663; d. before 6 Aug 1668 Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
36 vii. Bezaleel Whitney; b. 16 Sep 1664; b. 16 Sep 1665.
37 viii. Sarah Whitney; b. 23 Mar 1665/66; b. 23 Mar 1666/67.
38 ix. Mary Whitney; b. 6 Aug 1668; d. 6 Sep 1669 Watertown, Middlesex, MA, at age 1; d. 16 Sep 1669 Watertown, Middlesex, MA, at age 1.
+ 39 x. Isaiah Whitney; m. Sarah Woodward.
40 xi. Martha Whitney; b. 30 Jan 1673/74. Thomas Whitney sold to Martha Whitney (spinster) and her brother Elnathan all his real and personal estate, especially his house and 1/4 acre of ground; recorded 1721 on 25 Jun 1714 Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
8. Jonathan2 Whitney (John1); m. Jane (--?--); christened 1634 London; b. 1634 London; m. Lydia Jones, daughter of Lewis Jones and Anna (--?--), 30 Oct 1656 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; his estate was probated 1 Jan 1702/3 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA; inventory taken by Benoni Larned and John Coollidg, amounting to L131-16s-0d; d. 1 Jan 1702/3 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA; his estate was probated 1 Mar 1702/3 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA; will proved.
He took the Oath of Fidelity in 1652 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He resided in 1653 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. John Whitney gave Jonathan Whitney 39 acres of land situated in the Little Plain purchased from Richard Woodward circa 1659 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He resided in 1664 Marlborough, Middlesex, MA. Jonathan Whitney sold to Richard Child 5 acres of meadow situated on a branch of Stony Brook on 7 Nov 1664 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. Jonathan Whitney sold to Thomas Flagg for L40, 39 acres of land situated in the Little Plain on 7 Nov 1664 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He was admitted freeman on 29 Apr 1668 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He was mentioned in his father's will on 3 Apr 1673 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He and Lydia Jones resided in 1679 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA. He left a will on 21 Dec 1702 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA; will of Jonathan Whitney of Sherborne; children Jonathan Whitney, John Whitney, Josiah Whitney, Joseph Whitney, Benjamin Whitney, Lydia Addams, and Abigail Whitney, to share equally; grandchildren Benjamin Fisher and Anna Fisher, under 18; executors Jonathan Whitney and John Whitney; witnesses, Nathanell Coolidg, Thomas Whitney, and Munings Sawin.
Jane (--?--).
There were no children of Jonathan2 Whitney and Jane (--?--).
Lydia Jones. She was born in 1632. She died on 3 Feb 1701/2 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA.
Children of Jonathan2 Whitney and Lydia Jones all b. Watertown, Middlesex, MA, were as follows:
+ 41 i. Lydia3 Whitney; m. Moses Adams.
42 ii. Elinor Whitney; b. 12 Oct 1665; b. 12 Oct 1666; d. 23 Nov 1678 Watertown, Middlesex, MA, at age 13.
+ 43 iii. Jonathan Whitney; m. Sarah Hapgood.
+ 44 iv. Anna Whitney; m. Cornelius Fisher.
+ 45 v. John Whitney; m. Mary Hapgood; m. Sarah Haven; m. Martha How Framingham, Middlesex, MA; m. Martha How Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
+ 46 vi. Josiah Whitney; m. Mary (--?--); m. Abigail Martin.
47 vii. James Whitney; b. 25 Nov 1668; d. 30 Nov 1690 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA, at age 22. He not mentioned in his father's will on 21 Dec 1702 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA.
48 viii. Isaac Whitney; b. 12 Jan 1669/70; b. 12 Jan 1670/71; b. 12 Jan 1671/72; d. 2 Dec 1690 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA, at age 20. He was also known as Isaack Whitney. He not mentioned in his father's will on 21 Dec 1702 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA.
+ 49 ix. Joseph Whitney; m. Rebecca Burge.
51 xi. Benjamin Whitney; b. 6 Jan 1678/79; m. Mercy Travis 24 Oct 1700 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA; d. 29 Aug 1718 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA, at age 39; in 40th year; his estate was probated 25 Sep 1718 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA; will proved; his estate was probated 21 Oct 1718 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA; inventory of Benjamin Whitney of Sherborn, presented by Mrs. Mercy Whitney, widow, relict, and administratrix, taken by Samuel Bullard, Wm. Rider, and Edmond Gookin; his estate was probated 31 May 1721 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA; account of Marcy Frinck, executrix of the estate of her late husband, Benjamin Whitney, late of Sherborn. He was also known as Cornet Benjamin Whitney Jr. "Junior" to distinguish him from his uncle, who also lived in Sherborn. He and Mercy Travis no children. He left a will on 4 Feb 1713/14 Sherborn, Middlesex, MA; will of Benjamin Whitne of Sherburn, husbandman; wife Mercy Witne; cousin James Whittne, son of my brother John Whittne and Mary his wife; uncle Benjamin Whittne; brother Joseph Whittne; brother Jonath Whittne; brother Josiah Whittne; brother Joseph Whittne; brother-in-law Major Adams; brother-in-law Cornelius Fisher; Marcy and Elizabeth Whitne, daughters of John Whittne my brother; Benjamin Fisher, son of Cornelius Fisher; Silvanus Whittne, son of Joseph Whittne; widow executrix; witnesses Benoni Lerned, Robert Danel, and Daniel Rider.
9. Dea. Joshua2 Whitney (John1); b. 15 Jul 1635 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; b. 15 Jul 1635 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; called "John the son of John & Elinor Whitney born 15 (5) 1635;" b. 13 Feb 1635/36 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; m. Mary Buckmaster 20 Nov 1664 Charlestown, Middlesex, MA, but he is called "Joseph Widney" in the marriage record; another source says he m. Mary ----- circa 1669; m. Abigail Tarbell, daughter of Thomas Tarbell and Mary (--?--), 30 Sep 1672 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; d. 7 Aug 1719 Groton, Middlesex, MA, at age 84; aged 83 years; his estate was probated 6 Oct 1719 Groton, Middlesex, MA; executors' bond posted by widow Abigail Whitney and William Whitney, yeoman, both of Groton.
He was the first of the three children born in America, which came a very few months/weeks after the family's arrival. Children after William are taken from Joshua's will dated 17 Apr 1713. One source for children is James Savage, A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, showing three generations, originally published 1860-62, vol. 4, p. 531. 'Jofhuah whetmy and abigall Tarball Joyned in Maryage the laft of September' (p. 72, 1673, Watertown Records). Allan E. Green says, 'Joshua, the first of the children born to John and Elinor in this country...married 3 times, the first time sometime between 1656 and 1665 to a Lydia ____, with 2 children, the first of which was born in 1666. The second marriage was ca 1669, to a Mary, and this union seemingly produced no children. The thid wife was Abigail Tarbell on 30 Sep 1672, and I seem to have them with 8 children, born between 1688-90.' Some of this is believed to be erroneous. He and Mary Buckmaster resided before 1666 Groton, Middlesex, MA. Benjamin Whitney sold to Dea. Joshua Whitney with the consent of his father, for L40, all right to his father's homestead obtained 5 Apr 1670 on 9 Mar 1670/71 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He was mentioned in his father's will on 3 Apr 1673 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He and Abigail Tarbell resided after 1 Jul 1675 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He and Joshua Whitney began military service on 17 Mar 1691/92 Groton, Middlesex, MA; as "Joshua Whitting" and "Joshua Whitting Junr.," members of the garrison in the West Regiment of Middlesex. Dea. Joshua Whitney sold to Nathan Fiske grantor "of Groton", his father's homestall of 16 or 17 acres on 29 Oct 1697 Watertown, Middlesex, MA. He began military service in Nov 1711 Groton, Middlesex, MA; A list of frontier garrisons reviewed by order of the governor, in November 1711, in Groton, includes "Deacon Whitney", 4 families, 8 inhabitants, 0 soldiers, and 32 souls. Reference is made to Mass. Archives, v. 71, p. 874. He left a will on 17 Apr 1713 Groton, Middlesex, MA; of Grotton, "aged about seventy six years"; Abigail, my now n[ ]ed wife; son William Whitney, all housing and lands in Grotton; his mother above [i.e. Abigail] and he to be executors; son Joshua Whitney, L30; son Cornelous Whitney; son David Whitney; my five daughters now living, Mary Peirce, Elenor Shepard, Sarah Juell, Martha Williams, and Elisabeth Farnworth; eldest daughter Hutchins's children, her eldest son John Hutchins (under 21), and the rest of her children (under 21); her three daughters; eldest daughter, wife of Thomas Woods, having received her portion; witnesses, Jonathan Bowen, Abraham Moores, Samll. Cummings. He left a will which mentions several children whose births are not recorded: Cornelius, David, Martha, Elizabeth, daughter Hutchins, daughter Woods on 17 Apr 1713 Groton, Middlesex, MA.
Mary Buckmaster, is shown in many records as Mary -----. She was born circa 1641. She died on 17 Mar 1671/72 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; "Mary whetny the wife of Jofhuah whetny deceafed the 17 of March" 1671, which should then be 17 Mar 1671/72.
Children of Dea. Joshua2 Whitney and Mary Buckmaster both b. Groton, Middlesex, MA, were as follows:
52 i. Joshua3 Whitney; b. 14 Jun 1665; b. 14 May 1666; b. 14 Jun 1666; christened 14 Jul 1666; m. Mary (--?--) circa 1690; m. Sarah Fellows 11 Dec 1751 Plainfield, Windham, CT; he age 85, she age 84; d. 1 Dec 1753 Plainfield, Windham, CT, at age 88. He no children. He left a will; mentions Elizabeth Harmon and Sarah Tylor. He and Dea. Joshua Whitney began military service on 17 Mar 1691/92 Groton, Middlesex, MA; as "Joshua Whitting" and "Joshua Whitting Junr.," members of the garrison in the West Regiment of Middlesex. He resided in 1699 Plainfield, Windham, CT; petitioned for a minister. He resided on 24 Dec 1702 Plainfield, Windham, CT; freeholder on the east side of the Quinebaug River. He resided on 10 Oct 1706 Plainfield, Windham, CT; the General Court of Connecticut confirmed the proprietors' rights. He was employed by Representative to the General Court in 1711 Plainfield, Windham, CT. He was employed by Representative to the General Court in 1712 Plainfield, Windham, CT. He was employed by Representative to the General Court in 1715 Plainfield, Windham, CT. He was employed by Representative to the General Court in 1717 Plainfield, Windham, CT.
53 ii. Sarah Whitney; b. 10 Oct 1668; apparently died young.
53a iii. Hannah Whitney; b. say 1670; m. Thomas Woods, son of Samuel Woods and Alice Rushton, after 21 Apr 1688; husband "of Groton;" d. before 17 Apr 1713.
Abigail Tarbell was born circa 1643. She was living in 1719, when she posted bond as executor of his estate.
Children of Dea. Joshua2 Whitney and Abigail Tarbell were as follows:
+ 54 i. Abigail3 Whitney; b. say 1673; m. John Hutchins.
+ 55 ii. Mary Whitney; b. 1 Jul 1675, Groton; m. Ephraim Peirce.
+ 56 iii. William Whitney; b. 28 Feb 1677/8, Watertown; m. Lydia Perham; m. Margaret Mirick.
+ 57 iv. Cornelius Whitney; b. say 1680; m. Sarah Shepherd.
+ 58 v. David Whitney; b. 1682; m. Elizabeth Warren; m. Prudence Merrills.
+ 62 vi. Eleanor Whitney; b. say 1684; m. Samuel Shepherd.
61 vii. Sarah Whitney; b. say 1686; m. Nathaniel Jewell 11 Jul 1704 Groton, Middlesex, MA; possibly m. (--?--) Tylor.
+ 59 viii. Martha Whitney; b. say 1688; m. Isaac Williams.
+ 60 ix. Elizabeth Whitney; b. say 1689; m. Ebenezer Farnsworth; possibly m. (--?--) Harmon.
11. Benjamin2 Whitney (John1); b. 6 Jun 1643 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; Benjamin, the son of John & Elinor Whitney borne 6 (4) 1643; m. Jane (--?--) circa 1668 York, York, ME; m. Mary Poor 11 Apr 1695 Marlboroug
More About John Whitney and Ruth Reynolds: Marriage: 1642, Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
Children of John Whitney and Ruth Reynolds are:
+Ruth Whitney, b. 15 April 1645, Watertown, Middlesex, MA, d. 28 September 1744, Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
John Whitney (b. 14 September 1621, d. 12 October 1692)
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