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Samuel Crooks 1689–1776

Public Tree Person

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Crooks 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1689 · Londonderry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Died 7 Feb 1776 · Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Father James Crooks
Mother Mary Finney
Children Anna Crooks
Siblings Elizabeth Crooks

Researchers connected through Samuel Crooks 1689–1776

and 2 more tree owners connected with Samuel Crooks 1689–1776

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
Anna Crooks

Biography

Samuel Crooks was born in 1689 in Londonderry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, the child of james crooks and mary finney. Samuel Crooks had children including anna crooks. Samuel Crooks passed away in 1776 in Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1689
Birth of Samuel Crooks in Londonderry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Birth
1776
Death of Samuel Crooks in Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Crooks

This ancestor line traces from Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1595) to Londonderry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland (1689) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Crooks (1689–1776) was born in Londonderry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland and died in Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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 Crooks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Crooks PTP
1689–1776
Londonderry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Samuel Crooks's Descendants

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Samuel Crooks PTP 1689–1776