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Samuel Kettell 1642–1694

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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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3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Kettell 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Nov 1642 · Charlestown, Suffolk, Mississippi, United States
Died 20 Dec 1694 · Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Richard Kettell
Mother Esther Ward (1614–1679)
Siblings Hannah Kettel, John Kettell, Jonathan Kettell, Joseph Kettle, Mary Kettle, Nathaniel Kettell
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Researchers connected through Samuel Kettell 1642–1694

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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

In 1642, Samuel Kettell entered the world in Charlestown, Suffolk, Mississippi, United States, born to richard kettell and esther ward. Samuel Kettell passed away in 1694 in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1642
Birth of Samuel Kettell in Charlestown, Suffolk, Mississippi, United States
Birth
1694
Death of Samuel Kettell in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Kettell

This ancestor line traces from London, England (1550) to Charlestown, Suffolk, Mississippi, United States (1642) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Kettell (1642–1694) was born in Charlestown, Suffolk, Mississippi, United States and died in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Richard Kettell
Father
Esther Ward
1614–1679 · Mother

Samuel Kettell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Kettell PTP
1642–1694
Charlestown, Suffolk, Mississippi, United States
Parents
Unknown
Esther Ward PTP
1614–1679
Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Kettell's Descendants

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Samuel Kettell PTP 1642–1694