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Samuel Dow 1665–1749

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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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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Dow 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Jan 1665 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 30 Dec 1749 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Stephen Dow
Mother Anne Stacey
Spouse Ruth Ayer
Children Abigail Dow, Ann Dow, Hannah Ayer, Hannah Dow, Hepzibah Dow, Mary Ayer, Peter Dow, Ruth Ayer, Ruth Dow, Samuel Dow, Timothy Dow
Siblings Hannah Dow, John Dow, Reuhamah Dow, Stephen Dow Jr

Researchers connected through Samuel Dow 1665–1749

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Biography

The story of Samuel Dow began in 1665 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Samuel Dow married ruth ayer, ruth johnson, and had children including abigail dow, ann dow, hannah ayer, hannah dow, hepzibah dow, mary ayer, peter dow, ruth ayer, ruth dow, samuel dow, timothy dow. Samuel Dow passed away in 1749 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  3. 3
    Record adams Web Site

  4. 4
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Samuel Dow in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1749
Death of Samuel Dow in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Dow

This ancestor line traces from of Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, Great Britain (1498) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1665) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Dow (1665–1749) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (A) 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 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 Dow's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Dow PTP
1665–1749
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Samuel Dow's Descendants

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Samuel Dow PTP 1665–1749