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Samuel GILLETT 1643–1676

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel GILLETT in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees

Born 22 JAN 1643 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 19 MAY 1676 · Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Father Jonathan **\*** (1609–1677)
Mother MARY Dolbere (1607–1686)
Siblings Abigail Gillett, Anna Gillett, Cornelius Gillett, Jemima Gillett, Jeremiah Gillett, John Gillett, Jonathan Gillett, Joseph Gillett, Josiah Gillett, Mary Gillett

Researchers connected through Samuel GILLETT 1643–1676

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel GILLETT began in 1643 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel GILLETT passed away in 1676 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1643
Birth of Samuel GILLETT in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1676
Death of Samuel GILLETT in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel GILLETT

This ancestor line traces from , Somerset, , England (1574) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1643) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel GILLETT (1643–1676) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 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 3 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 GILLETT's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel GILLETT PTP
1643–1676
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Jonathan Gillett **\*** PTP
1609–1677
Chaffcombe, Somerset, England
MARY Dolbere PTP
1607–1686
Colyton, Devon, , England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel GILLETT's Descendants

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Samuel GILLETT PTP 1643–1676