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Samuel E Henley 1670–1738

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Henley 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 9 Jan 1670 · Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 24 Nov 1738 · Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Anna Smith (1684–1735)
Children Elizabeth Henley Poole Abbott

Researchers connected through Samuel Henley 1670–1738

and 2 more tree owners connected with Samuel Henley 1670–1738

Immediate Family

Biography

Samuel E Henley was born in 1670 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel E Henley married anna shepard henley smith, and had children including elizabeth henley poole abbott. Samuel E Henley passed away in 1738 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1670
Birth of Samuel E Henley in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1738
Death of Samuel E Henley in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Henley

This ancestor line traces from Rothwell, Yorkshire, England (1575) to Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1670) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Henley (1670–1738) was born in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (C) 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 Henley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel E Henley PTP
1670–1738
Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Henley's Descendants

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Samuel E Henley PTP 1670–1738 m. Anna Shepard Henley Smith PTP 1684–1735