Who was Samuel Gardner?

Samuel Gardner (1648–1724) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Samuel Gardner 1648–1724

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 14 May 1648 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 24 Feb 1724 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father George Gardner

Mother Hannah Shattuck

Siblings Hannah Gardner, Mary Gardner

Records

U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate …

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Gardner

Hannah Shattuck

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Gardner began in 1648 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Samuel Gardner passed away in 1724 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1648

Birth of Samuel Gardner in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1724

Death of Samuel Gardner in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Gardner

This ancestor line traces from Saint Edmundsbury Borough, Suffolk, England (1483) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1648) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Gardner (1648–1724) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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, 9 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 7 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.