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Samuel Parks 1759–1847

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

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Parks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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

Born 13 Apr 1759 · Dutchess, New York, United States
Died 17 Mar 1847 · Perry, Indiana
Father Jonathan Parks
Mother Polly Lowe Washington
Siblings David Parks, Elizabeth Parks Story

Researchers connected through Samuel Parks 1759–1847

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1759, Samuel Parks entered the world in Dutchess, New York, United States, born to jonathan parks and polly lowe washington. Samuel Parks passed away in 1847 in Perry, Indiana.

Sources

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    Marriage Records New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s

Life Timeline

1759
Birth of Samuel Parks in Dutchess, New York, United States
Birth
1847
Death of Samuel Parks in Perry, Indiana
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Parks

This ancestor line traces from Dedham (1649) to Dutchess, New York, United States (1759) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Parks (1759–1847) was born in Dutchess, New York, United States and died in Perry, Indiana. 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 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.
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 Parks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Parks PTP
1759–1847
Dutchess, New York, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Parks's Descendants

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Samuel Parks PTP 1759–1847