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Samuel Dunbar 1704–1786

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

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Dunbar 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 11 May 1704 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 17 Apr 1786 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Peter Dunbar
Mother Sarah Thaxter
Spouse Malatiah Hayward
Children Asa Dunbar, Barnabas Dunbar, Caleb Dunbar, Daniel Dunbar, Hannah Dunbar, Malatiah Dunbar Howard, Mehitable Dunbar Copeland, Peter Dunbar, Robert Dunbar, Samuel Dunbar, Simeon Dunbar, Thaxter Dunbar, William Dunbar
Siblings Elisha Dunbar

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Biography

Samuel Dunbar was born in 1704 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of peter dunbar and sarah thaxter. Samuel Dunbar married malatiah hayward, mary hayward, and had children including asa dunbar, barnabas dunbar, caleb dunbar, daniel dunbar, hannah dunbar, malatiah dunbar howard, mehitable dunbar copeland, peter dunbar, robert dunbar, samuel dunbar, simeon dunbar, thaxter dunbar, william dunbar. Samuel Dunbar passed away in 1786 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Samuel Dunbar in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1786
Death of Samuel Dunbar in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Dunbar

This ancestor line traces from Great Amwell, Hertfordshire, England (1583) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1704) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Dunbar (1704–1786) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, 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 Dunbar's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Dunbar PTP
1704–1786
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Dunbar's Descendants

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Samuel Dunbar PTP 1704–1786