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Samuel Irons 1680–1720

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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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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Irons 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Mar 1680 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Died 31 Dec 1720 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Father Samuel Irons
Mother Sarah Belcher (1656–1693)
Spouse Sarah Whipple
Children Jeremiah Irons, Jonathan Irons, Samuel Irons, Sarah Irons, Thomas Irons Ii
Siblings James Irons Sr, Ruth Irons, Simon Hirons Irons Senr

Researchers connected through Samuel Irons 1680–1720

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Biography

The story of Samuel Irons began in 1680 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts. Samuel Irons married sarah whipple, and had children including jeremiah irons, jonathan irons, samuel irons, sarah irons, thomas irons ii. Samuel Irons passed away in 1720 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

Life Timeline

1680
Birth of Samuel Irons in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Birth
1720
Death of Samuel Irons in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Irons

This ancestor line traces from Aston, Warwickshire, England (1606) to Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts (1680) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Irons (1680–1720) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island. 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 (A) 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 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.

Samuel Irons's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Irons PTP
1680–1720
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Belcher PTP
1656–1693
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Irons's Descendants

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Samuel Irons PTP 1680–1720