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Samuel Field 1678–1762

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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 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
B
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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Field in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 2 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1678 · Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Died 30 Aug 1762 · Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father Samuel Sr Field
Mother Sarah Gilbert (1656–1712)
Siblings Benjamin Field, Ebenezer Field, Joshua Field, Josiah Field, Mary Field, Sarah Field, Thomas Field, Zechariah Field

Researchers connected through Samuel Field 1678–1762

and 1 more tree owner connected with Samuel Field 1678–1762

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1678, Samuel Field entered the world in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States, born to samuel sr field and sarah gilbert. Samuel Field passed away in 1762 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Samuel Field in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1762
Death of Samuel Field in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Field

This ancestor line traces from Melling Manor, Lathom, Knowsley, Lancashire, England (1386) to Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States (1678) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Field (1678–1762) was born in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hatfield, Hampshire, 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 (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 11 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 Field's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Field PTP
1678–1762
Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Gilbert PTP
1656–1712
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Field's Descendants

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Samuel Field PTP 1678–1762