Who was Samuel Miles?

Samuel Miles (1640–1678) was born in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Miles 1640–1678

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 12 Apr 1640 · Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Died 24 Dec 1678 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Father Deacon Richard Mille Miles Myles

Mother Mary Chambers

Siblings Anna Miles, Captain John Miles, Francis Miles, Martha Miles, Mary Miles, Richard Miles

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Immediate Family

Parents

Deacon Richard Mille Miles Myles

Mary Chambers

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Children

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Biography

Samuel Miles was born in 1640 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, the child of deacon richard mille miles myles and mary chambers. Samuel Miles passed away in 1678 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Samuel Miles in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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1678

Death of Samuel Miles in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Miles

This ancestor line traces from Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, Yorkshire, England (1546) to Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1640) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Miles (1640–1678) was born in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 4 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, 4 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.
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