Samuel IV (1688–1751) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Freeman IV 1688–1751

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 1 Sep 1688 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 30 May 1751 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Samuel Deacon Freeman

Mother Mercy Aphia Southworth

Siblings Alice Freeman, Apphia Twin Of Hannah Freeman, Apphia Freeman, Constant Captain Freeman, Edward Freeman, Elizabeth Freeman, Hannah Twin Of Apphia Freeman, Mary Freeman, Mercy Freeman, Samuel Freeman

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave … North America, Family Histories Findagrave S968164303

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Deacon Freeman

Mercy Aphia Southworth

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1688, Samuel Freeman IV entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to samuel deacon freeman and mercy aphia southworth. Samuel Freeman IV passed away in 1751 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Burial Records Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Findagrave
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Record S968164303

Life Timeline

1688

Birth of Samuel Freeman IV in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1751

Death of Samuel Freeman IV in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel IV

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1340) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1688) across 11 generations.

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: Samuel IV (1688–1751) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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