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'''Joseph<sup>5</sup> Whitney''' ([[Family:Whitney, Benjamin (1685-1736)|Benjamin]]<sup>4</sup>, [[Family:Whitney, Joseph (1652-1702)|Joseph]]<sup>3</sup>, [[Family:Whitney, John (1621-1692)|John]]<sup>2</sup>, [[Family: Whitney, John (1592-1673)|John]]<sup>1</sup>), son of [[Family:Whitney, Benjamin (1685-1736)|Benjamin<sup>4</sup> and Sarah (Phillips) Whitney]] was born 3 Dec 1710 at Watertown, MA{{ref|1}} and died before 22 Nov 1784 at Watertown, MA{{ref|2}}, his estate was probated 22 Nov 1784 at Watertown, MA; inventory taken by Jonas White, Phinehas Stearns, and William Harrington; his estate was probated 11 May 1791 at Watertown, MA; addition to inventory made by Jonathan Brown, Phinehas Stearns, and Samuel Wellington; his estate was probated 11 May 1791 at Watertown, MA; division, to Jonathan Whitney of Watertown, one of the sons of Joseph Whitney, late of Watertown, yeoman, decd., of 1/3 of his estate, formerly set off to Elizabeth his widow and reverted by her death, provided he pay shares to his brother Joseph (or his guardian), his deceased brother David's administrators, and Abraham, Elizabeth, and Lois, children of his sister Elizabeth Whitney, deceased; his estate was probated between 2 Dec 1791 and 6 Aug 1792 at Watertown, MA; receipts given by Lois Whitney (by guardian Jonathan Whitney), Jonathan Whitney, and Amos Bond as guardian for Joseph Whitney.
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'''Joseph<sup>5</sup> Whitney'''
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([[Family:Whitney, Benjamin (1685-1736)|Benjamin<sup>4</sup>]],
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[[Family:Whitney, Joseph (1652-1702)|Joseph<sup>3</sup>]],
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[[Family:Whitney, John (1621-1692)|John<sup>2</sup>]],
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[[Family: Whitney, John (1592-1673)|John<sup>1</sup>]]),
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son of [[Family:Whitney, Benjamin (1685-1736)|Benjamin<sup>4</sup> and Elizabeth (Fiske) Whitney]],
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was born 3 Dec 1710, Watertown, MA,{{ref|1}} and died before 22 Nov 1784, Watertown, MA.{{ref|2}}
  
Joseph married '''Mary Child''', daughter of Joseph Child and Mary Thatcher, 19 Apr 1737 at Watertown, MA; first wife; "both of Watertown;" m. '''Elizabeth Goddard''' 3 Jul 1760 at Watertown, MA; second wife, "both of Watertown;"
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He married firstly, 19 Apr 1737, Watertown, MA, '''Mary Child''' "both of Watertown",{{ref|3}} daughter of Joseph and Mary (Thatcher) Child.  She was born 25 Feb 1718, Watertown, MA.
  
He (From Robert Ward's 6-Gen) His estate was probated 22 Nov 1784, Watertown, Middlesex, MA; inventory taken by Jonas White, Phinehas Stearns, and William Harrington;*2) Est/pro 11 May 1791 Wat/Mid/MA; addition to inventory made by Jonathan Brown, Phinehas Stearns, and Samuel Wellington;*3) Est/pro 11 May 1791 Wat/Mid/MA; division to Jonathan Whitney of Watertown, one of the sons of Joseph Whitney, late of Watertown, yeoman, decd., of 1/3 of his estate, formerly set off to Elizabeth his widow and reverted by her death, provided he pay shares to his brother Joseph (or his guardian), his deceased brother David's administrators, and Abraham, Elizabeth and Lois, children of his sister Elizabeth Whitney, deceased;*4) Est/pro bet 2 Dec 1791 and 6 Aug 1792 Wat/Mid/MA; receipts given by Lois Whitney (by guardian Jonathan Whitney), Jonathan Whitney, and Amos Bond as guardian for Joseph Whitney.
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He married secondly, 3 Jul 1760, Watertown, MA, '''Elizabeth Goddard''', "both of Watertown".{{ref|4}}  She was born 25 Feb 1717/8, Watertown, MA. She was born say 1720, possibly Watertown, MA, and died between 4 Mar 1785 and 11 May 1791, Watertown, MA.
  
Mary Child was born on 25 Feb 1717/18 at Watertown, MA.
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On 19 Feb 1737/8, Joseph Whitney and wife Mary, owned the covenant.{{ref|5}}
  
Children of Joseph<sup>5</sup> and Mary (Child) Whitney all b. at Watertown, MA:  
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91-92:  Meetinghouse seating, 15 Jun 1741:  Mr. Joseph Whitney, 5th seat.{{ref|6}}
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93:  Meetinghouse seating, 10 Jun 1748:  Joseph Whitney, 3rd seat.{{ref|7}}
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On 22 Nov 1784, Watertown, MA, his inventory was taken by Jonas White, Phinehas Stearns, and William Harrington.  On 11 May 1791, Watertown, MA, an addition to his inventory was made by Jonathan Brown, Phinehas Stearns, and Samuel Wellington.  On 11 May 1791, Watertown, MA, division was made, to Jonathan Whitney of Watertown, one of the sons of Joseph Whitney, late of Watertown, yeoman, decd., of 1/3 of his estate, formerly set off to Elizabeth his widow and reverted by her death, provided he pay shares to his brother Joseph (or his guardian), his deceased brother David's administrators, and Abraham, Elizabeth, and Lois, children of his sister Elizabeth Whitney, deceased,  On 2 Dec 1791 and 6 Aug 1792, Watertown, MA, receipts were given by Lois Whitney (by guardian Jonathan Whitney), Jonathan Whitney, and Amos Bond as guardian for Joseph Whitney.
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Pierce says the following:{{ref|8}}
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:In the Middlesex Register of Deeds office is found the following data: 1785, Joseph, Jonathan, and wife Susan, and Abraham and wife Mary, of Watertown, late father Joseph and brother Daniel [''sic''--should be David]; 1785, Joseph, Jonathan, and Abraham, in behalf of his late wife Elizabeth WHITNEY, deceased; all heirs of Joseph, deceased, of Watertown. Witness: Jonathan, Jr.
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Children of Joseph<sup>5</sup> and Mary (Child) Whitney, all born Watertown, MA:  
  
 
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| '''Joseph Whitney'''<sup>6</sup>, b. 13 Mar 1737/38; christened 19 Mar 1737/38 at Watertown, MA; d. between before 1738-3-0 and 1 at Watertown, MA.
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| '''Joseph<sup>6</sup> Whitney''', b. 13 Mar 1737/8;{{ref|9}} bapt. 19 Mar 1737/8, Watertown, MA;{{ref|10}} d. before 13 Mar 1738/9, Watertown, MA. There may be only one son Joseph Whitney, since the date and month of birth are identical -- only the year differs.
:He May be only one Joseph Whitney and the difference is only the birth year. Note that the date and month are identical -- only the year differs.
 
 
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| '''Joseph Whitney''', b. 13 Mar 1738/39; d. before 28 Mar 1812 at Watertown, MA; his estate was probated 8 Jun 1790 at Watertown, MA; Amos Bond, Esq., of Watertown, was appointed guardian of Joseph Whitney of Watertown, yeoman, incapable of taking care of himself, and posted bond, with William Hun, Esq., and Simon Whitney, yeoman, both of Watertown, sureties; his estate was probated 28 Mar 1812 at Watertown, MA; will lodged for probate by Nathaniel R. Whitney, Esqr; his estate was probated 12 May 1813 at Watertown, MA; will not proved, as the first two witnesses were dead and the third absent; supported by Jonathan Whitney and John Dudley in right of Polly, his wife; opposed by Isaac Taylor in right of Betsey his wife.
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| [[Family:Whitney, Joseph (1739-b1812)|'''Joseph Whitney''']], b. 13 Mar 1738/9;{{ref|11}} d. before 28 Mar 1812, Watertown, Massachusetts, unmarried.
:He May be only one Joseph Whitney and the difference is only the birth year. Note that the date and month are identical -- only the year differs.**8 Jun 1790 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; Amos Bond, Esq., of Watertown, was appointed guardian of Joseph Whitney of Watertown, yeoman, incapable of taking care of himself, and posted bond, with William Hun(t?), Esq., and Simon Whitney, yeoman, both of Watertown, sureties.**Died before 28 Mar 1812, Watertown, Middlesex, MA; his estate was probated that date; will lodged for probate by Nathaniel R. Whitney, Esqr., Est/Pro 12 May 1813 Wat/Mid/MA; will not proved, as the first two witnesses were dead and the third absent; supported by Jonathan Whitney and John Dudley in right of Polly, his wife, opposed by Isaac Taylor in right of Betsey his wife.**Will of 8 Jun 1790, Watertown, Middlesex, MA; of Joseph Whitney of Watertown, yeoman, to brother Jonathan Whitney of Watertown, entire estate, he to be executor; if he dies, to his children; witnesses, William Hunt, Danl. Cornwall, Thomas Cornwall. He left a will on 8 Jun 1790 at Watertown, MA; will of Joseph Whitney of Watertown, yeoman; to brother Jonathan Whitney of Watertown, entire estate, he to be executor; if he dies, to his children; witnesses, William Hunt, Danl. Cornwall, Thomas Cornwall.
 
 
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| '''David Whitney''', christened between 25 Jan 1740 and 25 Jan 1741 at Watertown, MA; b. 21 Jan 1740/41; d. before 11 May 1791 at Watertown, MA; his estate was probated 4 Nov 1784 at Watertown, MA; administration on the estate of David Whitney, late of Watertown, laborer, deceased, intestate, granted to David Bemis, yeoman, of Watertown, who posted bond, with Jonathan Brown, Esq., and Jonas White, yeoman, both of Watertown, as sureties; his estate was probated 4 Mar 1785 at Watertown, MA; list of debts due from the estate; assets listed include 1/5 of father's estate, 2/3 of which can be obtained before the widow's death; the estate was found to be insolvent [this is peculiar, since the father was still living, and his wife predeceased him!].
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| '''David Whitney''', b. 21 Jan 1740/1;{{ref|12}} bapt. 25 Jan 1740/1, Watertown, MA;{{ref|13}} d. before 11 May 1791, Watertown, MA; on 4 Nov 1784, Watertown, MA, administration was granted on the estate of David Whitney, late of Watertown, laborer, deceased, intestate, granted to David Bemis, yeoman, of Watertown, who posted bond, with Jonathan Brown, Esq., and Jonas White, yeoman, both of Watertown, as sureties; on 4 Mar 1785, Watertown, MA, a list of debts due from the estate was recorded, and assets listed include 1/5 of father's estate, 2/3 of which can be obtained before the widow's death; the estate was found to be insolvent.
:He His estate was probated 4 Nov 1784 Watertown, Middlesex, MA; administration on the estate of David Whitney, late of Watertown, laborer, deceased, intestate, granted to David Bemis, yeoman, of Watertown, who posted bond, with Jonathan Brown, Esq., and Jonas White, yeoman, both of Watertown, as sureties;*2) Est/Pro 4 Mar 1785 Wat/Mid/MA; list of debts due from the estate; assets listed include 1/5 of father's estate, 2/3 of which can be obtained before the widow's death; the estate was found to be insolvent[RW - this is peculiar, since the father was still living, and his wife predeceased him!].
 
 
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| [[Family:Whitney, Jonathan (1743-?)|'''Jonathan Whitney''']], b. 12 Apr 1743; baptized 17 Apr 1743 at Watertown, MA; m. Susanna Norcross, daughter of Nathaniel Norcross and Jemima Abbot, 10 Oct 1765 at Watertown, MA; d. before 12 May 1813; his children supported the contested will of his brother Joseph, in which he, and they if he die, were the chief legatees; I infer that he was dead, else it would have been he who supported it.
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| [[Family:Whitney, Jonathan (1743-1802)|'''Jonathan Whitney''']], b. 12 Apr 1743;{{ref|14}} bapt. 17 Apr 1743, Watertown, MA;{{ref|15}} m. Susanna Norcross.
:He Robert Ward suggests he must have died before 12 May 1813, as his children supported the contested will of his brother Joseph, in which he, and they if he die, were the chief legatees; he (RW) infers that he was dead, else it would have been he who supported it.**He and his wife, Susanna, are recorded at East Congregational Church on 20 Jul 1766 as owning the covenant.
 
 
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| '''Elizabeth Whitney''', baptized 23 Nov 1746; forename omitted in record; m. Abraham Whitney, son of John Whitney and Susan (--?--), 10 Jul 1766 at Watertown, MA; "both of Watertown;" d. before 3 Dec 1772.
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| '''Elizabeth Whitney''', bapt. 23 Nov 1746; Watertown, MA,{{ref|16}} forename omitted in record; d. before 3 Dec 1772; m. [[Family:Whitney, Abraham (1735-b1813)|Abraham<sup>5</sup> Whitney]].
 
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Elizabeth Goddard was born say 1720 at of Watertown, MA. She died after 4 Mar 1785 at Watertown, MA. She died before 11 May 1791 at Watertown, MA.
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Joseph<sup>5</sup> and Elizabeth (Goddard) Whitney had no children.
  
There were no children of Joseph<sup>5</sup> and Elizabeth (Goddard) Whitney.
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==References==
  
==References==
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1.{{note|1}} "Joseph Whitney, s. Benjamin & Elizabeth Whitney, b. 3 Dec 1710," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 2|''Watertown Records, Comprising the Third Book of Town Proceedings and the Second Book of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, to the End of 1737. Also Plan and Register of Burials in Arlington Street Burying Ground'' (Watertown, MA: Historical Society, 1900)]], volume 2, page 42.
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3.{{note|3}} "Jofeph Whitney & Mary Childe, b. of Watertown, m. 19 Apr 1737," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 3|''Watertown Records, Comprising the Fourth Book of Town Proceedings and the Second Book of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, from 1738 to 1822'' (Watertown, MA: Historical Society, c1903)]], volume 3, page 107.
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4.{{note|4}} "Joseph Whitney & Elizabeth Goddard, b. of Watertown, m. 3 Jul 1760," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 3|Watertown Vital Records]], volume 3, page 146.
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5.{{note|5}} "19 Feb 1737/8, Joseph Whitney and wf. Mary, o. c.," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 4|''Watertown Records, Comprising East Congregational and Precinct Affairs, 1697 to 1737. Also, Record Book of the Pastors, 1686-1819'' (Watertown, MA: Historical Society, 1906)]], volume 4, page 143.
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6.{{note|6}} "Meetinghouse seating, 15 Jun 1741:  Mr. Joseph Whitney, 5th seat.," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 4|Watertown Vital Records]], volume 4, pages 91-92.
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7.{{note|7}} "Meetinghouse seating, 10 Jun 1748:  Joseph Whitney, 3rd seat.," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 4|Watertown Vital Records]], volume 4, page 93.
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8.{{note|8}} [[Archive:The Descendants of John Whitney, page 73#P291|Frederick C. Pierce, ''The Descendants of John Whitney, Who Came from London, England, to Watertown, Massachusetts, in 1635'' (Chicago, IL: The Author, 1895)]], p. 73.
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9.{{note|9}} "Joseph Whitney, s. Joseph & Mary Whitney, b. 13 Mar 1737/8," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 3|''Watertown Records, Comprising the Fourth Book of Town Proceedings and the Second Book of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, from 1738 to 1822'' (Watertown, MA: Historical Society, c1903)]], volume 3, page 112.
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10.{{note|10}} "Joseph Whitney, s. Joseph & Mary Whitney, b. 13 Mar 1738/9," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 3|Watertown Vital Records]], volume 3, page 116.
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11.{{note|11}} "19 Mar 1737/8, Joseph, s. of Joseph Whitney, bapt.," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 4|Watertown Vital Records]], volume 4, page 143.
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12.{{note|12}} "David Whitney, s. Joseph & Mary Whitney, b. 21 Jan 1740/1," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 3|Watertown Vital Records]], volume 3, page 116.
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13.{{note|13}} "25 Jan 1740/1, David, s. of Joseph Whitney, bapt. by Rev. Mr. Cotton," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 4|Watertown Vital Records]], volume 4, page 145.
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14.{{note|14}} "Jonathan Whitney, s. Joseph & Mary Whitney, b. 12 Apr 1743," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 3|Watertown Vital Records]], volume 3, page 119.
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15.{{note|15}} "17 Apr 1743, Jonathan, s. of Jos. Whitney, bapt. by Rev. W. Williams," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 4|Watertown Vital Records]], volume 4, page 147.
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16.{{note|16}} "30 Nov 1746, Elizabeth, d. of Jos[eph] Whitney, bapt.," according to [[Archive:Watertown, Massachusetts, Vital Records#Volume 4|Watertown Vital Records]], volume 4, page 150.
  
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Latest revision as of 11:30, 16 August 2011

Joseph5 Whitney (Benjamin4, Joseph3, John2, John1), son of Benjamin4 and Elizabeth (Fiske) Whitney, was born 3 Dec 1710, Watertown, MA,[1] and died before 22 Nov 1784, Watertown, MA.[2]

He married firstly, 19 Apr 1737, Watertown, MA, Mary Child "both of Watertown",[3] daughter of Joseph and Mary (Thatcher) Child. She was born 25 Feb 1718, Watertown, MA.

He married secondly, 3 Jul 1760, Watertown, MA, Elizabeth Goddard, "both of Watertown".[4] She was born 25 Feb 1717/8, Watertown, MA. She was born say 1720, possibly Watertown, MA, and died between 4 Mar 1785 and 11 May 1791, Watertown, MA.

On 19 Feb 1737/8, Joseph Whitney and wife Mary, owned the covenant.[5]

91-92: Meetinghouse seating, 15 Jun 1741: Mr. Joseph Whitney, 5th seat.[6]

93: Meetinghouse seating, 10 Jun 1748: Joseph Whitney, 3rd seat.[7]

On 22 Nov 1784, Watertown, MA, his inventory was taken by Jonas White, Phinehas Stearns, and William Harrington. On 11 May 1791, Watertown, MA, an addition to his inventory was made by Jonathan Brown, Phinehas Stearns, and Samuel Wellington. On 11 May 1791, Watertown, MA, division was made, to Jonathan Whitney of Watertown, one of the sons of Joseph Whitney, late of Watertown, yeoman, decd., of 1/3 of his estate, formerly set off to Elizabeth his widow and reverted by her death, provided he pay shares to his brother Joseph (or his guardian), his deceased brother David's administrators, and Abraham, Elizabeth, and Lois, children of his sister Elizabeth Whitney, deceased, On 2 Dec 1791 and 6 Aug 1792, Watertown, MA, receipts were given by Lois Whitney (by guardian Jonathan Whitney), Jonathan Whitney, and Amos Bond as guardian for Joseph Whitney.

Pierce says the following:[8]

In the Middlesex Register of Deeds office is found the following data: 1785, Joseph, Jonathan, and wife Susan, and Abraham and wife Mary, of Watertown, late father Joseph and brother Daniel [sic--should be David]; 1785, Joseph, Jonathan, and Abraham, in behalf of his late wife Elizabeth WHITNEY, deceased; all heirs of Joseph, deceased, of Watertown. Witness: Jonathan, Jr.

Children of Joseph5 and Mary (Child) Whitney, all born Watertown, MA:

i. Joseph6 Whitney, b. 13 Mar 1737/8;[9] bapt. 19 Mar 1737/8, Watertown, MA;[10] d. before 13 Mar 1738/9, Watertown, MA. There may be only one son Joseph Whitney, since the date and month of birth are identical -- only the year differs.
ii. Joseph Whitney, b. 13 Mar 1738/9;[11] d. before 28 Mar 1812, Watertown, Massachusetts, unmarried.
iii. David Whitney, b. 21 Jan 1740/1;[12] bapt. 25 Jan 1740/1, Watertown, MA;[13] d. before 11 May 1791, Watertown, MA; on 4 Nov 1784, Watertown, MA, administration was granted on the estate of David Whitney, late of Watertown, laborer, deceased, intestate, granted to David Bemis, yeoman, of Watertown, who posted bond, with Jonathan Brown, Esq., and Jonas White, yeoman, both of Watertown, as sureties; on 4 Mar 1785, Watertown, MA, a list of debts due from the estate was recorded, and assets listed include 1/5 of father's estate, 2/3 of which can be obtained before the widow's death; the estate was found to be insolvent.
iv. Jonathan Whitney, b. 12 Apr 1743;[14] bapt. 17 Apr 1743, Watertown, MA;[15] m. Susanna Norcross.
v. Elizabeth Whitney, bapt. 23 Nov 1746; Watertown, MA,[16] forename omitted in record; d. before 3 Dec 1772; m. Abraham5 Whitney.

Joseph5 and Elizabeth (Goddard) Whitney had no children.

References

1.^  "Joseph Whitney, s. Benjamin & Elizabeth Whitney, b. 3 Dec 1710," according to Watertown Records, Comprising the Third Book of Town Proceedings and the Second Book of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, to the End of 1737. Also Plan and Register of Burials in Arlington Street Burying Ground (Watertown, MA: Historical Society, 1900), volume 2, page 42.

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3.^  "Jofeph Whitney & Mary Childe, b. of Watertown, m. 19 Apr 1737," according to Watertown Records, Comprising the Fourth Book of Town Proceedings and the Second Book of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, from 1738 to 1822 (Watertown, MA: Historical Society, c1903), volume 3, page 107.

4.^  "Joseph Whitney & Elizabeth Goddard, b. of Watertown, m. 3 Jul 1760," according to Watertown Vital Records, volume 3, page 146.

5.^  "19 Feb 1737/8, Joseph Whitney and wf. Mary, o. c.," according to Watertown Records, Comprising East Congregational and Precinct Affairs, 1697 to 1737. Also, Record Book of the Pastors, 1686-1819 (Watertown, MA: Historical Society, 1906), volume 4, page 143.

6.^  "Meetinghouse seating, 15 Jun 1741: Mr. Joseph Whitney, 5th seat.," according to Watertown Vital Records, volume 4, pages 91-92.

7.^  "Meetinghouse seating, 10 Jun 1748: Joseph Whitney, 3rd seat.," according to Watertown Vital Records, volume 4, page 93.

8.^  Frederick C. Pierce, The Descendants of John Whitney, Who Came from London, England, to Watertown, Massachusetts, in 1635 (Chicago, IL: The Author, 1895), p. 73.

9.^  "Joseph Whitney, s. Joseph & Mary Whitney, b. 13 Mar 1737/8," according to Watertown Records, Comprising the Fourth Book of Town Proceedings and the Second Book of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, from 1738 to 1822 (Watertown, MA: Historical Society, c1903), volume 3, page 112.

10.^  "Joseph Whitney, s. Joseph & Mary Whitney, b. 13 Mar 1738/9," according to Watertown Vital Records, volume 3, page 116.

11.^  "19 Mar 1737/8, Joseph, s. of Joseph Whitney, bapt.," according to Watertown Vital Records, volume 4, page 143.

12.^  "David Whitney, s. Joseph & Mary Whitney, b. 21 Jan 1740/1," according to Watertown Vital Records, volume 3, page 116.

13.^  "25 Jan 1740/1, David, s. of Joseph Whitney, bapt. by Rev. Mr. Cotton," according to Watertown Vital Records, volume 4, page 145.

14.^  "Jonathan Whitney, s. Joseph & Mary Whitney, b. 12 Apr 1743," according to Watertown Vital Records, volume 3, page 119.

15.^  "17 Apr 1743, Jonathan, s. of Jos. Whitney, bapt. by Rev. W. Williams," according to Watertown Vital Records, volume 4, page 147.

16.^  "30 Nov 1746, Elizabeth, d. of Jos[eph] Whitney, bapt.," according to Watertown Vital Records, volume 4, page 150.


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