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Samuel Little 1656–1707

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 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
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Little 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 17 May 1656 · Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 16 Jan 1707 · Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Little (1655–1676)
Mother Anne Warren
Siblings Abigail Little, Ephraim Little, Hannah Little, Isaac Little, John Little, Mercy Little, Patience Little, Ruth Little, Thomas Little, William Little
Records
Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Little began in 1656 in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel Little passed away in 1707 in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Samuel Little in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1707
Death of Samuel Little in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Little

This ancestor line traces from Barnstaple, Devon, England (1550) to Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1656) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Little (1656–1707) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 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 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.

Related Records

Thomas Little
1655–1676 · Father
Anne Warren
Mother

Samuel Little's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Little PTP
1656–1707
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Thomas Little PTP
1655–1676
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Little PTP
1655–1676
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Little's Descendants

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Samuel Little PTP 1656–1707