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Samuel Hicks 1726–1746

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 Hicks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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, with linked records

Born 10 Jun 1726 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 29 May 1746 · Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Father Joseph Hicks
Mother Patience Wheaton (1698–1742)
Siblings Elizabeth Hicks, Levi Hicks, Patience Hicks

Researchers connected through Samuel Hicks 1726–1746

and 1 more tree owner connected with Samuel Hicks 1726–1746

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Hicks began in 1726 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel Hicks passed away in 1746 in Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

Life Timeline

1726
Birth of Samuel Hicks in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1746
Death of Samuel Hicks in Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Hicks

This ancestor line traces from Stanton, Lincolnshire, England (1594) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1726) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Hicks (1726–1746) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. 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 5 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 Hicks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Hicks PTP
1726–1746
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Patience Wheaton PTP
1698–1742
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Elizabeth Thurber PTP
1678–1745
Swansea, Bristol Co., Massachusetts

Samuel Hicks's Descendants

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Samuel Hicks PTP 1726–1746