Samuel Holmes 1642–1679
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Holmes 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 9 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
Samuel Holmes was born in 1642 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of obadiah holmes and katherine hyde. Samuel Holmes passed away in 1679 in Gravesend, Richmond, New York, United States.
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1Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Holmes
This ancestor line traces from Chamblains, Eynsford Farmingham, Co Kent, England (1503) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1642) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Holmes (1642–1679) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Gravesend, Richmond, New York, United States. 9 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, 9 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.
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Samuel Holmes's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record