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Samuel Marrs 1740–1817

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 Marrs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 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 1 Dec 1740 · Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 27 Dec 1817 · Nicholasville, Jessamine, Kentucky, USA
Father William Erskine (1615–1685)
Mother Pulsohola Munday Folsom
Siblings Abigail Marrs, Alexander Marrs, Barnabas Marrs, Christopher Marrs, Elizabeth Marrs, Henry Munday Marrs, Isaac Marrs, James Marrs, John Marrs, Josiah Marrs, Phillis Marrs, Ruth Marrs, Sarah Sally Marrs, William Marrs

Researchers connected through Samuel Marrs 1740–1817

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Marrs began in 1740 in Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA. Samuel Marrs passed away in 1817 in Nicholasville, Jessamine, Kentucky, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Native American Applications for Enrollment in Five Civilized Tribes (overturned)

Life Timeline

1740
Birth of Samuel Marrs in Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1817
Death of Samuel Marrs in Nicholasville, Jessamine, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Marrs

This ancestor line traces from Seton, East Lothian, Scotland (1175) to Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA (1740) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Marrs (1740–1817) was born in Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Nicholasville, Jessamine, Kentucky, 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 17 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 Marrs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Marrs PTP
1740–1817
Chanceford, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William Erskine PTP
1615–1685
Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Marrs's Descendants

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Samuel Marrs PTP 1740–1817