Blaine Whipple has meticulously gathered information on 15 Generations of Matthew Whipple of Ipswich, Massachusetts. A talented writer, the author has brought history to life. These ancestry stories include the how, when, and where and are illustrated with maps, photographs, sketches, scanned newspaper articles, marriage licenses, and other artifacts which takes the reader from the 1500s to the current generation. Extensive end notes explain the relevance of the information.

Those who don’t share the heritage will find 15 Generations of Whipples a fascinating read.  Jean Foster Kelley CG, Library Director, MoSGA Journal, XXX, No. 3,2010

Blaine, I want to offer profuse thanks to you for the extraordinary gift of your Family Genealogy! I had seen the galley proofs of one volume several years ago, but I had no appreciation of the breadth and depth of your work until I sat with all four volumes over the weekend. I went first, of course, to Volume 4 to look for names on my search lists. The index is like the Manhattan telephone book.

The sheer magnitude of your research is staggering. I too have done family history work (since I was in high school), and I know how the passion for family information can become all-consuming.

You can take comfort in knowing that you are leaving an irreplaceable gift for your family.

James Reinhardt, San Francisco, 12-27-12

Because of your research and publication of the history of the Matthew Whipple family, I have discovered my own Whipple connection right here in Salem.  Thank you for the knowledge and inspiration.  David J. Pykosz, Salem, MA 5-26-2012

Dear Mr. Whipple,

I received your wonderful set of books on the Whipple family, a super gift from Bruce Barmby. They are really astonishing! You have a great gift for writing. Not to mention your research is impeccable! I have already finished chapter 1 in volume 1. I have been researching the Elias Whipple family for the last 30 years and will e-mail my research to you as soon as I can. Les Jackson, Brooklyn, MI 5-26-2011.

Blaine, I have read through those volumes multiple times. I am so impressed with your work and follow through in getting them published. I had no idea when we compared notes and spoke during the NERGC conference that I was actually a Whipple descendant. I really value your volumes highly and consider it special to have met you and know of your genealogical expertise and work on behalf of the family. A job well done. Thomas J. Kemp, Director, Genealogy Products, News Bank, Inc., Conn. 11-23-2010.

Blaine, I want you to know how much I appreciate the 4 volume set of Matthew Whipple genealogy. It is a beautiful masterpiece of research and compilation that will take a prominent place in my family’s Whipple historical background. The binding and format are especially attractive, and we will treasure your due diligence for generations to come. Nancy Dorian, Green Valley Arizona. 8-31-1010.

Your history and genealogy of 15 generations of the Whipple family is a monumental work which will be treasured by us and many of our
Whipple relatives for generations to come. Thank you and best regards, Mary Lou and Don Klassy, Minnesota. 16 Aug 2010.

This book on Descendants of Matthew Whipple will be of great use to our patrons researching the various lines of the family. The index, in particular, is noteworthy. The detailed endnotes, bibliographies, photos, and charts all add to the value of the work.

Martha Whittaker, Senior Librarian, The Sutro Library, The San Francisco Branch of the California State Library. 7 July 2010.