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Samuel Bliss 1647–1749

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Bliss in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees

Born 7 Nov 1647 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died 19 Jun 1749 · Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Father Nathaniel * (1622–1654)
Mother Catharine Chapin
Siblings Margaret Bliss, Mary Bliss, Nathaniel Bliss

Researchers connected through Samuel Bliss 1647–1749

and 2 more tree owners connected with Samuel Bliss 1647–1749

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1647, Samuel Bliss entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, born to nathaniel bliss and catharine chapin. Samuel Bliss passed away in 1749 in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1647
Birth of Samuel Bliss in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1749
Death of Samuel Bliss in Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Bliss

This ancestor line traces from of Belstone, Devonshire, England, Braintree, Mass (1580) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1647) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Bliss (1647–1749) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. 3 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, 3 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 2 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 Bliss's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Bliss PTP
1647–1749
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Nathaniel Bliss * PTP
1622–1654
Rodborough, Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Bliss's Descendants

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Samuel Bliss PTP 1647–1749