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Samuel Cobb 1654–1727

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 12 Oct 1654 · Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Died 27 Dec 1727 · Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Henry Cobb
Mother Sarah Cobb (1663–1742)
Spouse Elizabeth Taylor
Children 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
Siblings Edward Cobb, Eliazer Cobb, Ephraim Cobb, Experience Cobb, Henry Iii Cobb Iii, James Cobb, Jonathan Cobb, Mary Ann Cobb, Mary Cobb, Mehitable Cobb, Sarah Cobb Chipman, Sarah Cobb

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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.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  4. 4
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  5. 5
    Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, 1620-1850

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    Record Millennium File

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

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  9. 9
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  10. 10
    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  12. 12
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  13. 13
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  14. 14
    Burial Records Maine, U.S., Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection

Life Timeline

1654
Birth of Samuel Cobb in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1680
Samuel Cobb was married in MA
Marriage
1680
Samuel Cobb was married
Marriage
1727
Death of Samuel Cobb in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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

Self
Samuel Cobb PTP
1654–1727
Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Cobb PTP
1663–1742
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Cobb's Descendants

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Samuel Cobb PTP 1654–1727
  1. 1. Jonathan Cobb PTP 1694–1773
  2. 2. Sarah Cobb PTP 1663–1742
  3. 3. Mehitable Cobb PTP 1651–1652
  4. 4. Thomas Cobb PTP 1683–1742
  5. 5. Elizabeth Cobb PTP 1685–1711
  6. 6. Eleazer Cobb PTP 1734–1813