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Samuel Brooks 1729–1807

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Brooks 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Aug 1729 · Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 21 Mar 1807 · Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father Samuel Brooks
Mother Mary Boutwell (1685–1737)
Siblings John Cotton Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, Mary Brooks, Phillip Brooks, Rev Edward Brooks, Sarah Brooks, Thomas Brooks, William Gray Brooks

Researchers connected through Samuel Brooks 1729–1807

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1729, Samuel Brooks entered the world in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to samuel brooks and mary boutwell. Samuel Brooks passed away in 1807 in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.

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Life Timeline

1729
Birth of Samuel Brooks in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1807
Death of Samuel Brooks in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Brooks

This ancestor line traces from Cowling, Kent, England (1465) to Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1729) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Brooks (1729–1807) was born in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, 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 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 Brooks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Brooks PTP
1729–1807
Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Boutwell PTP
1685–1737
Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Brooks's Descendants

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Samuel Brooks PTP 1729–1807