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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 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 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

15 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 15 independent trees

Born 7 Nov 1647 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Died 19 Jun 1749 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Father Nathaniel Bliss (1622–1654)
Mother Catherine Chapin
Siblings Margaret Bliss, Mary Bliss, Nathaniel Bliss, Thomas Gilbert

Researchers connected through Samuel Bliss 1647–1749

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1647, Samuel Bliss entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA, born to nathaniel bliss and catherine chapin. Samuel Bliss passed away in 1749 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

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

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  4. 4
    Record Charles A Bliss.FTW

  5. 5
    Record FamilySearch Pedigree Resource File

Life Timeline

1647
Birth of Samuel Bliss in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1749
Death of Samuel Bliss in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Bliss

This ancestor line traces from Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England (1622) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States (1647) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Bliss (1647–1749) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 15 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, 15 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, USA
Parents
Nathaniel Bliss PTP
1622–1654
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Bliss's Descendants

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Samuel Bliss PTP 1647–1749