Samuel Morse 1688–1753
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Morse 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Samuel Morse 1688–1753
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1688, Samuel Morse entered the world in Newbury, Massachusetts, born to benjamin morse and ruth bitford sawyer. Samuel Morse married abigail perley, elizabeth march, hannah ordway, and had children including elizabeth morse, john morse, marcy morse, samuel morse, sarah morse. Samuel Morse passed away in 1753 in Newbury, Massachusetts.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Morse
This ancestor line traces from Fleche, Sarthe, FRANCE (1000) to Newbury, Essex, MA, USA (1688) across 17 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Morse (1688–1753) was born in Newbury, Massachusetts and died in Newbury, Massachusetts. 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 (A) 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 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.
Related Records
Samuel Morse's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record