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Samuel Fosdick 1655–1702

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

8 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Fosdick in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Dec 1655 · Charlestown, Massachusetts
Died 27 Aug 1702 · New London, CT
Spouse Mercy Pickett
Children Samuel Fosdick
Records
Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower …
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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mercy Pickett

Biography

Samuel Fosdick was born in 1655 in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Samuel Fosdick married mercy pickett, and had children including samuel fosdick. Samuel Fosdick passed away in 1702 in New London, CT.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

Life Timeline

1655
Birth of Samuel Fosdick in Charlestown, Massachusetts
Birth
1702
Death of Samuel Fosdick in New London, CT
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Fosdick

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, England (1626) to Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1655) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Fosdick (1655–1702) was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts and died in New London, CT. 8 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, 8 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 2 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.

Related Records

Samuel Fosdick's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Fosdick PTP
1655–1702
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Fosdick's Descendants

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Samuel Fosdick PTP 1655–1702