Samuel Preston 1672–1717
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Preston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 4 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1672, Samuel Preston entered the world in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to samuel preston and susannah gutterson. Samuel Preston married sarah bridges, and had children including caleb preston, elizabeth preston, isaac preston, jemima preston, joanna preston, joshua preston, levi preston, mary preston, phoebe preston, priscilla preston, ruth preston, samuel preston, sarah preston. Samuel Preston passed away in 1717 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Preston
This ancestor line traces from of, Pen-marc Castle, Pen-marc, Glamorganshire, Wales (1470) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1672) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Preston (1672–1717) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 8 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.
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Samuel Preston's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record