Who was Samuel Greenleaf?

Samuel Greenleaf (1665–1694) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Greenleaf 1665–1694

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 30 Oct 1665 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 06 Aug 1694 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Stephen Daniel Greenleaf

Mother Elizabeth Coffin Of Brixton Mrs Greenleaf Of Ipswich Child Immigrant To Mass Daughter Of Tristram Coffin Founder Of Nantucket

Siblings Daniel Greenleaf, Elizabeth Greenleaf, John Greenleaf, Mary Greenleaf, Sarah Greenleaf, Stephen Greenleaf Capt Jr, Tristram Greenleaf

Records

U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Genealogical and Personal Memoirs relating …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Daniel Greenleaf

Elizabeth Coffin Of Brixton Mrs Greenleaf Of Ipswich Child Immigrant To Mass Daughter Of Tristram Coffin Founder Of Nantucket

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Children

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Biography

Samuel Greenleaf was born in 1665 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of stephen daniel greenleaf and elizabeth coffin of brixton mrs greenleaf of ipswich child immigrant to mass daughter of tristram coffin founder of nantucket. Samuel Greenleaf passed away in 1694 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Record Genealogical and Personal Memoirs relating to the families of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts

Life Timeline

1665

Birth of Samuel Greenleaf in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1694

Death of Samuel Greenleaf in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Greenleaf

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk, England (1573) to Newbury, MA (1665) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Greenleaf (1665–1694) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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.
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