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Samuel TAYLOR III 1750–1816

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel III in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Jul 1750 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 05 Mar 1816 · Readfield, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Father Samuel Taylor Jr
Mother Mehitable Ryder
Spouse Eunice Ryder
Children Bathsheba Bean, Eunice Taylor, James Taylor, Samuel Taylor
Siblings Zenas Taylor

Researchers connected through Samuel III 1750–1816

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Biography

The story of Samuel TAYLOR III began in 1750 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. In 1790, Samuel TAYLOR III resided in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. In 1800, Samuel TAYLOR III resided in Readfield, Kennebec, Maine. Samuel TAYLOR III married eunice ryder, and had children including bathsheba bean, eunice taylor, james taylor, samuel taylor. Samuel TAYLOR III passed away in 1816 in Readfield, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1800 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Probate/Wills Maine, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1750
Birth of Samuel TAYLOR III in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1790
Samuel TAYLOR III resided here in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1800
Samuel TAYLOR III resided here in Readfield, Kennebec, Maine
Residence
1810
Samuel TAYLOR III resided here in Readfield, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Residence
1815
Samuel TAYLOR III resided here in Readfield, Kennebec
Residence
1816
Death of Samuel TAYLOR III in Readfield, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel III

This ancestor line traces from Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1724) to Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1750) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel III (1750–1816) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Readfield, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Samuel III's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel TAYLOR III PTP
1750–1816
Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Grandparents
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Samuel III's Descendants

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Samuel TAYLOR III PTP 1750–1816