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Samuel Hanford 1674–1751

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 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
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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Hanford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees

Born 22 Apr 1674 · Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Died 2 Feb 1751 · Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Father Thomas Hanford
Mother Mary Miles
Siblings Eleazor Hanford, Elnathan Hanford, Eunice Hanford, Hannah Hanford, Mary Hanford, Sarah Hanford Comstock, Susannah Hanford, Theophilus Hanford, Thomas Hanford Jr

Researchers connected through Samuel Hanford 1674–1751

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Hanford began in 1674 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. Samuel Hanford passed away in 1751 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1674
Birth of Samuel Hanford in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1751
Death of Samuel Hanford in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Hanford

This ancestor line traces from Glamorganshire, Wales (1500) to Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA (1674) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Hanford (1674–1751) was born in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA and died in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. 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 6 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 Hanford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Hanford PTP
1674–1751
Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
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Grandparents
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Samuel Hanford's Descendants

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Samuel Hanford PTP 1674–1751