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Samuel Holmes 1738–1802

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Holmes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 4 independent trees

Born 21 May 1738 · Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Died 20 Nov 1802 · Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
Father Samuel Holmes
Mother Mary Pevey
Siblings Anna Holmes, Anne Holmes, Child Holmes, James Holmes, Jane Holmes, John Homes, Joseph Holmes, Martha Holmes, Mary Holmes, Priscilla Holmes, Sarah Holmes, Thomas Holmes, William Holmes
Records
Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … Ancestry.com Family Trees
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1738, Samuel Holmes entered the world in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA, born to samuel holmes and mary pevey. Samuel Holmes passed away in 1802 in Machias, Washington, Maine, USA.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Ancestry.com Family Trees

Life Timeline

1738
Birth of Samuel Holmes in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Birth
1802
Death of Samuel Holmes in Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Holmes

This ancestor line traces from Dover, Kent, England (1540) to Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Rockingham) (1738) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Holmes (1738–1802) was born in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA and died in Machias, Washington, Maine, USA. 4 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, 4 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 6 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 Holmes
Father
Mary Pevey
Mother

Samuel Holmes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Holmes PTP
1738–1802
Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
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Grandparents
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Samuel Holmes's Descendants

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Samuel Holmes PTP 1738–1802