The following links trace a discussion of the identities of two grandsons of Capt. John Whipple of Providence, RI--both named William. Click the links "Grandson William" and "Other Grandson William" at the bottom this page to see the ultimate outcome.

• Joanne Lahr-Kreischer's Investigation
  • Captain John Whipple's Two Grandsons Named William Whipple
  • Captain John Whipple's Two Grandsons Named William Whipple--Again
• Charles K. Whipple's Investigation
  • Captain John Whipple's Two Grandsons Names William Whipple: A Reply
• Sorting Out Two Cousins Named William for the Whipple Genweb
• Entries in the Whipple Genseb
  • Captain John
  • Grandson William
  • Other Grandson William