Samuel Mayo (1655–1738) 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 Mayo 1655–1738

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Oct 1655 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 29 Oct 1738 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Nathaniel Mayo

Mother Hannah Prence

Spouse Hannah

Children Hannah Mayo, Sarah Mayo

Siblings Nathaniel Mayo Sr, Thomas Mayo

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

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Biography

The story of Samuel Mayo began in 1655 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel Mayo married hannah, ruth hopkins, and had children including hannah mayo, sarah mayo. Samuel Mayo passed away in 1738 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1655

Birth of Samuel Mayo in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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Birth of Samuel Mayo in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1727

Samuel Mayo was married in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Marriage

1738

Death of Samuel Mayo in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

1738

Death of Samuel Mayo

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Mayo

This ancestor line traces from Greater Middleton, Northamptonshire, , England (1621) to Eastham, Barnstable, MA (1655) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Mayo (1655–1738) 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 (A) 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 2 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.
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