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Samuel Proctor 1665–1740

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Proctor 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 3 independent trees

Born 16 Sep 1665 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Apr 1740 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Robert Proctor (1571–1647)
Mother Jane Hildreth
Siblings Dorothy Barrett, Dorothy Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, Gershom Proctor, Isabel Proctor, Israel Proctor, James Proctor, James Proctor Sr, John Proctor, Lydia Proctor, Mary Proctor, Moses Proctor, Peter Proctor, Robert Proctor Iii, Sarah Proctor, Thomas Proctor

Researchers connected through Samuel Proctor 1665–1740

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Samuel Proctor was born in 1665 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of robert proctor and jane hildreth. Samuel Proctor passed away in 1740 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Samuel Proctor in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1740
Death of Samuel Proctor in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Proctor

This ancestor line traces from Lilburn, Northumberland, England (1474) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1665) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Proctor (1665–1740) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) 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 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 Proctor's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Proctor PTP
1665–1740
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Robert Proctor PTP
1571–1647
St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Proctor's Descendants

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Samuel Proctor PTP 1665–1740