Samuel Dwight 1696–1763
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Dwight in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Samuel Dwight 1696–1763
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Samuel Dwight began in 1696 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Samuel Dwight married mary lyman, and had children including elihu dwight, elizabeth dwight, mary dwight, seth dwight, sibyl dwight. Samuel Dwight passed away in 1763 in Enfield, Tolland, Connecticut.
Sources
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1Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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2Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Dwight
This ancestor line traces from Yatley, England (1370) to Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusets (1696) across 13 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Dwight (1696–1763) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts and died in Enfield, Tolland, Connecticut. 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 13 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.
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Samuel Dwight's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record