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Ephraim Samson 1698–1787

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Ephraim Samson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 8 May 1698 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Apr 1787 · Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Records
North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

Researchers connected through Ephraim Samson 1698–1787

and 5 more tree owners connected with Ephraim Samson 1698–1787

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Ephraim Samson was born in 1698 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of isaac samson and lydia standish. Ephraim Samson passed away in 1787 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1698
Birth of Ephraim Samson in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1787
Death of Ephraim Samson in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ephraim Samson

This ancestor line traces from Coldfield, Warwickshire, England (1477) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1698) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ephraim Samson (1698–1787) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Ephraim in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Ephraim Samson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ephraim Samson PTP
1698–1787
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ephraim Samson's Descendants

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Ephraim Samson PTP 1698–1787