Samuel Prior 1685–1746
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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- Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Prior in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Samuel Prior 1685–1746
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Samuel Prior began in 1685 in Heathfield, East Sussex, England. Samuel Prior married sarah lavender, and had children including samuel prior. Samuel Prior passed away in 1746 in Heathfield, Sussex, England.
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1Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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2Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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3Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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4Marriage Records East Sussex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Prior
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Prior (1685–1746) was born in Heathfield, East Sussex, England and died in Heathfield, Sussex, England. 3 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, 3 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 1 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 Prior's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record