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Samuel Pierce 1681–1774

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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
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Pierce in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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, with linked records

Born 25 Nov 1681 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 26 Jan 1774 · Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Father Samuel Pierce
Mother Lydia Bacon
Spouse Abigail Johnson (1674–1787)
Children Abigail Pierce, Enoch Pierce, Esther Pierce, Joseph Pierce, Josiah Pierce, Ruth Pierce, Samuel Peirce Iii, Seth Pierce
Siblings Abigail Pierce, Isaac Pierce, Joseph Pierce, Lydia Pierce, Ruth Pierce, Sarah Pierce, Tabitha Pierce

Researchers connected through Samuel Pierce 1681–1774

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Biography

Samuel Pierce was born in 1681 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of samuel pierce and lydia bacon. Samuel Pierce married abigail johnson, and had children including abigail pierce, enoch pierce, esther pierce, joseph pierce, josiah pierce, ruth pierce, samuel peirce iii, seth pierce. Samuel Pierce passed away in 1774 in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

Life Timeline

1681
Birth of Samuel Pierce in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1774
Death of Samuel Pierce in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Pierce

This ancestor line traces from Helmingham, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England (1535) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1681) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Pierce (1681–1774) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. 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 5 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 Pierce's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Pierce PTP
1681–1774
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Pierce's Descendants

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Samuel Pierce PTP 1681–1774 m. Abigail Johnson PTP 1674–1787