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Samuel Holmes 1702–1755

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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Holmes 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 2 independent trees

Born 12 Feb 1702 · Kittery, York, Maine, USA
Died 1 Apr 1755 · Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Father John Holmes
Mother Hannah Newell
Siblings Abigail Holmes, David Holmes, Dorcas Holmes, Ebenezer Holmes, Elizabeth Holmes, Experiance Holmes, Hannah Holmes, Isaac Holmes, John Holmes, Joseph Holmes, Margaret Holmes, Patience Holmes, Rev David Holmes, Thomas Holmes
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Samuel Holmes was born in 1702 in Kittery, York, Maine, USA, the child of john holmes and hannah newell. Samuel Holmes passed away in 1755 in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA.

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Life Timeline

1702
Birth of Samuel Holmes in Kittery, York, Maine, USA
Birth
1755
Death of Samuel Holmes in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Holmes

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1615) to Kittery, York, Maine, USA (1702) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Holmes (1702–1755) was born in Kittery, York, Maine, USA and died in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA. 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 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

John Holmes
Father
Hannah Newell
Mother

Samuel Holmes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Holmes PTP
1702–1755
Kittery, York, Maine, USA
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Samuel Holmes's Descendants

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Samuel Holmes PTP 1702–1755