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Samuel Blakeslee 1685–1753

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Blakeslee in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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, with linked records

Born 28 Jan 1685 · New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Died 24 Dec 1753 · Roxbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Father Samuel Blakeslee
Mother Sarah Kimberly (1662–1732)
Spouse Eleanor Lane
Children Blakeslee , Samuel Blakeslee, Sarah Blakeslee, Thankful Blakeslee, Thankful* Blakeslee
Siblings Anna Blakeslee, James Blakeslee, Jonathan Blakeslee, Mary Blakeslee, Mehitable Blakeslee, Miriam Blakeslee, Sarah Wheeler Blakeslee, Tilley Blakeslee

Researchers connected through Samuel Blakeslee 1685–1753

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Biography

The story of Samuel Blakeslee began in 1685 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA. Samuel Blakeslee married eleanor lane, johannah richardson, and had children including blakeslee, samuel blakeslee, sarah blakeslee, thankful blakeslee. Samuel Blakeslee passed away in 1753 in Roxbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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

Life Timeline

1685
Birth of Samuel Blakeslee in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1753
Death of Samuel Blakeslee in Roxbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Blakeslee

This ancestor line traces from Trowbridge Wiltshire, England (1510) to New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA (1685) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Blakeslee (1685–1753) was born in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA and died in Roxbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA. 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 7 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 Blakeslee's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Blakeslee PTP
1685–1753
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Kimberly PTP
1662–1732
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Blakeslee's Descendants

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Samuel Blakeslee PTP 1685–1753
  1. 1. Thankful* Blakeslee PTP 1714–1752