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Samuel Dorsett 1713–1741

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 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Dorsett 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Apr 1713 · Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Died 11 Sep 1741 · Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Father Joseph Dorsett
Mother Elizabeth Poling
Siblings Elizabeth Dorsett, John Dorsett, Joseph Dorsett, Martha Dorsett, Rachel Dorset

Researchers connected through Samuel Dorsett 1713–1741

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1713, Samuel Dorsett entered the world in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA, born to joseph dorsett and elizabeth poling. Samuel Dorsett passed away in 1741 in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA.

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Life Timeline

1713
Birth of Samuel Dorsett in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Birth
1741
Death of Samuel Dorsett in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Dorsett

This ancestor line traces from (of), Lyme Regis, Dorset, England (1529) to Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA (1713) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Dorsett (1713–1741) was born in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA and died in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA. 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 Dorsett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Dorsett PTP
1713–1741
Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
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Grandparents
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Samuel Dorsett's Descendants

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Samuel Dorsett PTP 1713–1741