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Samuel A Newman 1782–1851

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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

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Newman 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Nov 1782 · Guilford County, North Carolina
Died 25 Jun 1851 · Etowah, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
Father Isaac Jonathan Newman
Mother Sarah Jane Irwin
Spouse Sallie Lennox
Children Elizabeth Newman, James Grant Newman, Jane Newman, John Lenox Newman, Laura Sarah Newman, Nancy Sarah Newman, Rebecca Newman, William A Newman

Researchers connected through Samuel Newman 1782–1851

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Biography

The story of Samuel A Newman began in 1782 in Guilford County, North Carolina. In 1850, Samuel A Newman resided in Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA. Samuel A Newman married sallie lennox, and had children including elizabeth newman, james grant newman, jane newman, john lenox newman, laura sarah newman, nancy sarah newman, rebecca newman, william a newman. Samuel A Newman passed away in 1851 in Etowah, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Tennessee State Marriages

  4. 4
    Land Records Tennessee, U.S., Early Land Registers

Life Timeline

1782
Birth of Samuel A Newman in Guilford County, North Carolina
Birth
1850
Samuel A Newman resided here in Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1851
Death of Samuel A Newman in McMinn County, Tennessee
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Newman

This ancestor line traces from North Carolina, United States of America (1753) to Guilford County, North Carolina (1782) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Newman (1782–1851) was born in Guilford County, North Carolina and died in Etowah, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America. 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 (A) 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 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.

Samuel Newman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel A Newman PTP
1782–1851
Guilford County, North Carolina
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Newman's Descendants

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Samuel A Newman PTP 1782–1851