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Samuel King 1719–1784

Public Tree Person

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel King in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 24 MAY 1719 · Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Died 17 MAY 1784 · Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA
Father Hezekiah King
Mother Sarah Reed (1694–1750)
Siblings Alice King, Bathsheba King, Esther King, Hezekiah King, John King, Marcy King, Mary King, Sarah King, William King

Researchers connected through Samuel King 1719–1784

and 1 more tree owner connected with Samuel King 1719–1784

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel King began in 1719 in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. Samuel King passed away in 1784 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA.

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Life Timeline

1719
Birth of Samuel King in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1784
Death of Samuel King in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel King

This ancestor line traces from Gainfpark Hall, Essex, England (1440) to Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, USA (1719) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel King (1719–1784) was born in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, USA and died in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA. 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 7 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 King's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel King PTP
1719–1784
Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Reed PTP
1694–1750
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel King's Descendants

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Samuel King PTP 1719–1784