Samuel Meacham 1739–1811
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Meacham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees
Immediate Family
Biography
Samuel Meacham was born in 1739 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA. Samuel Meacham married phebe maine, and had children including jeremiah meacham, joseph meacham, joshua meacham, phebe wells, polly bradbury, samuel meacham, thomas meacham. Samuel Meacham passed away in 1811 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America.
Sources
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1Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1810 United States Federal Census
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4Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
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5Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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6Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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7Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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8Record Lineages of Members of the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Vol. II
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9Record Millennium File
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10Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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11Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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12Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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13Record Family Book of Remembrance and Genealogy, with Allied Lines
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14Military Connecticut Soldiers, French and Indian War, 1755-62
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15Record Ancestry Family Tree
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16Record New Hampshire, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Meacham
This ancestor line traces from Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America (1709) to Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA (1739) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Meacham (1739–1811) was born in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America. 6 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, 6 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.
- 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
Samuel Meacham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record