Samuel Cobb 1654–1727
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Cobb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Samuel Cobb 1654–1727
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Immediate Family
Biography
Samuel Cobb was born in 1654 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA, the child of henry cobb and sarah cobb. Samuel Cobb married elizabeth taylor, and had children including amelia cobbs, capt samuel cobb, eleazer cobb, elizabeth cobb, experience cobb, henry cobb, john croton cobb, jonathan cobb, jonathon cobb, lydia cobb, mehitable cobb, sarah cobb, thomas cobb. Samuel Cobb passed away in 1727 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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4Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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5Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, 1620-1850
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6Record Millennium File
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7Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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8Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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9Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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10Record North America, Family Histories
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11Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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12Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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13Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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14Burial Records Maine, U.S., Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Cobb
This ancestor line traces from Harrietsham, Hawkhurst, Kent, England (1496) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1654) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Cobb (1654–1727) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 8 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 8 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 6 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 Cobb's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record