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Samuel M. Heath 1816–1886

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Heath 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Apr 1816 · Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi
Died 14 Jan 1886 · California
Father Adolphus Heath
Mother Julia Meyers (1779–1853)
Siblings Abraham Heath, Adolph Heath, Elizabeth Heath, Harriet Marler, Isaac Heath, John Heath, Lucy Ann Heath, Mary Polly Heath, Mary Ann Heath, Sarah Ann Heath

Researchers connected through Samuel Heath 1816–1886

and 2 more tree owners connected with Samuel Heath 1816–1886

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1816, Samuel M. Heath entered the world in Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi, born to adolphus heath and julia ann meyers. Samuel M. Heath passed away in 1886 in California.

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Life Timeline

1816
Birth of Samuel M. Heath in Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi
Birth
1886
Death of Samuel M. Heath in California
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Heath

This ancestor line traces from East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA (1738) to Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi (1816) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Heath (1816–1886) was born in Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi and died in California. 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 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 Heath's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel M. Heath PTP
1816–1886
Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi
Parents
Unknown
Julia Ann Meyers PTP
1779–1853
Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Heath's Descendants

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Samuel M. Heath PTP 1816–1886