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Samuel Atwood 1695–1732

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Atwood 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 6 independent trees

Born 20 Mar 1695 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Died 1 Dec 1732 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Father Medad Atwood
Mother Hester Cole
Siblings Abigail Atwood, David Atwood, Esther Atwood, Medad Atwood, Mercy Atwood, Nathan Atwood, Phoebe Atwood
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1695, Samuel Atwood entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to medad atwood and hester cole. Samuel Atwood passed away in 1732 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1695
Birth of Samuel Atwood in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Birth
1732
Death of Samuel Atwood in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Atwood

This ancestor line traces from Duxbury, Lancashire, England (1614) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1695) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Atwood (1695–1732) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 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 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.

Related Records

Medad Atwood
Father
Hester Cole
Mother

Samuel Atwood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Atwood PTP
1695–1732
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Samuel Atwood's Descendants

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Samuel Atwood PTP 1695–1732