YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Samuel Mayo 1684–1761

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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 Mayo 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, with linked records

Born 16 JUL 1684 · Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Died 7 OCT 1761 · Harwich, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Father John Mayo
Mother Hannah Freeman
Spouse Abigail Sparrow
Children Lois Mayo, Rebecca Mayo
Siblings John Mayo

Researchers connected through Samuel Mayo 1684–1761

and 1 more tree owner connected with Samuel Mayo 1684–1761

Biography

Samuel Mayo was born in 1684 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable), the child of john mayo and hannah freeman. Samuel Mayo married abigail sparrow, and had children including lois mayo, rebecca mayo. Samuel Mayo passed away in 1761 in Harwich, Massachusetts (Barnstable).

Sources

  1. 1
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1684
Birth of Samuel Mayo in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Birth
1761
Death of Samuel Mayo in Harwich, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Mayo

This ancestor line traces from Standford Parish, Hatfield, Nottingham, England (1505) to Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1684) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Mayo (1684–1761) was born in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable) and died in Harwich, Massachusetts (Barnstable). 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 Mayo's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Mayo PTP
1684–1761
Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Mayo's Descendants

1.
SM
Samuel Mayo PTP 1684–1761