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Samuel Brown 1751–1831

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Brown 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 3 Jun 1751 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 24 Jan 1831 · Orrington, Maine
Father George Brown (1716–1767)
Mother Alice Twin Freeman
Spouse Priscilla Harding
Siblings George Brown, Hepzibah Brown, Mary Brown, Phebe Brown, Priscilla Brown, Theodore Brown, Zilpha Brown
Records

Researchers connected through Samuel Brown 1751–1831

and 1 more tree owner connected with Samuel Brown 1751–1831

Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1751, Samuel Brown entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to george brown and alice twin freeman. Samuel Brown married priscilla harding. Samuel Brown passed away in 1831 in Orrington, Maine.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record S968164303

Life Timeline

1751
Birth of Samuel Brown in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1831
Death of Samuel Brown in Orrington, Maine
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Brown

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1751) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Brown (1751–1831) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Orrington, Maine. 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 Brown's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Brown PTP
1751–1831
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
George Brown PTP
1716–1767
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Brown's Descendants

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Samuel Brown PTP 1751–1831