Samuel Hayward 1682–1745
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Hayward in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Samuel Hayward 1682–1745
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Immediate Family
Biography
Samuel Hayward was born in 1682 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colonial America, the child of jonathan hayward howard and sarah thayer. Samuel Hayward married mary payne paine, and had children including john hayward. Samuel Hayward passed away in 1745 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colonial America.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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3Record North America, Family Histories
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Hayward
This ancestor line traces from Thornbury, , Gloucestershire, England (1562) to Braintree, Norfolk, MA (1682) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Hayward (1682–1745) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colonial America and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colonial America. 3 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, 3 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 4 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 Hayward's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record