Who was Samuel Irons?

Samuel Irons (1713–1793) was born in Providence, r I and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Irons 1713–1793

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Oct 1713 · Providence, r I

Died 27 Nov 1793 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Father Samuel Irons

Mother Sarah Whipple

Siblings Jeremiah Irons, Jonathan Irons, Sarah Irons, Thomas Irons Ii

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Samuel Irons

Sarah Whipple

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Children

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Biography

In 1713, Samuel Irons entered the world in Providence, r I, born to samuel irons and sarah whipple. Samuel Irons passed away in 1793 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1713

Birth of Samuel Irons in Providence, r I

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1793

Death of Samuel Irons in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Irons

This ancestor line traces from Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England (1605) to Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1713) across 4 generations.

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: Samuel Irons (1713–1793) was born in Providence, r I and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 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.
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