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Samuel Ogden Edison 1804–1896

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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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 Edison in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 16 Aug 1804 · Marshalltown, Annapolis Co., NS
Died 26 Feb 1896 · Norwalk, Huron Co., ON
Father Captain Samuel Ogden Edison Sr
Mother Nancy Stimson
Siblings Charles Oscar Edison, David Edison, Eliza Edison, Elizabeth Jane Edison, Harry Edison, Henry Harry Edison, John Edison, Mahlon Burwell Edison, Marcellus Edison, Snow Edison, Thomas Edison

Researchers connected through Samuel Edison 1804–1896

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1804, Samuel Ogden Edison entered the world in Marshalltown, Annapolis Co., NS, born to captain samuel ogden edison sr and nancy stimson. Samuel Ogden Edison passed away in 1896 in Norwalk, Huron Co., ON.

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Life Timeline

1804
Birth of Samuel Ogden Edison in Marshalltown, Annapolis Co., NS
Birth
1896
Death of Samuel Ogden Edison in Norwalk, Huron Co., ON
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Edison

This ancestor line traces from Heveningham, Suffolk, England (1513) to Marshalltown, Annapolis Co., NS (1804) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Edison (1804–1896) was born in Marshalltown, Annapolis Co., NS and died in Norwalk, Huron Co., ON. 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 10 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 Edison's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Ogden Edison PTP
1804–1896
Marshalltown, Annapolis Co., NS
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Edison's Descendants

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Samuel Ogden Edison PTP 1804–1896