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Samuel Calkins 1699–1755

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Calkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 6 independent trees

Born 17 Oct 1699 · Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 29 Dec 1755 · Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Samuel Calkins
Mother Hannah Gifford
Siblings Aquilla Calkins, Hannah Calkins, John Calkins, Nathaniel Calkins, Ruth Calkins, Stephen Calkins

Researchers connected through Samuel Calkins 1699–1755

and 5 more tree owners connected with Samuel Calkins 1699–1755

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Calkins began in 1699 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States. Samuel Calkins passed away in 1755 in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1699
Birth of Samuel Calkins in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1755
Death of Samuel Calkins in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Calkins

This ancestor line traces from Chepstow,,Monmouthshire,Wales (1570) to Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States (1699) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Calkins (1699–1755) was born in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. 6 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, 6 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 5 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 Calkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Calkins PTP
1699–1755
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Samuel Calkins PTP
1699–1755
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Samuel Calkins PTP
1699–1755
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Calkins's Descendants

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Samuel Calkins PTP 1699–1755