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Samuel Atwater 1664–1742

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Atwater in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Sep 1664 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died 17 Sep 1742 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Father David Atwater Arr Boston 1637 Arr New Haven 1638
Mother Damaris Sayre
Siblings Abigail Atwater, Damarius Atwater, David Atwater Jr, Ebenezer Atwater, John Atwater, Jonathan Atwater, Joshua Atwater, Mary Atwater, Mercy Austin Atwater

Researchers connected through Samuel Atwater 1664–1742

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Atwater began in 1664 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Samuel Atwater passed away in 1742 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1664
Birth of Samuel Atwater in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1742
Death of Samuel Atwater in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Atwater

This ancestor line traces from Lenham, 8973, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1567) to New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1664) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Atwater (1664–1742) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 3 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.

Samuel Atwater's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Atwater PTP
1664–1742
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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Grandparents
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Samuel Atwater's Descendants

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Samuel Atwater PTP 1664–1742