Who was Samuel Rogers?

Samuel Rogers (1729–1795) was born in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Rogers 1729–1795

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Oct 1729 · Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Died 30 Apr 1795 · Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Father Josiah Rogers 6Ggf

Mother Lydia Frisbie Goodsell 6Ggm

Siblings David Rogers, Elizabeth Rogers, Eunice Rogers, John Rogers, Jonathan Rogers, Joseph Rogers, Josiah Rogers, Levi Rogers, Lydia Rogers, Mary Rogers, Nehemiah Rogers, Sarah Rogers, Stephen Rogers, Thomas Rogers

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Immediate Family

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Josiah Rogers 6Ggf

Lydia Frisbie Goodsell 6Ggm

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Children

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Biography

In 1729, Samuel Rogers entered the world in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, born to josiah rogers 6ggf and lydia frisbie goodsell 6ggm. Samuel Rogers passed away in 1795 in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Birth of Samuel Rogers in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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Death of Samuel Rogers in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Rogers

This ancestor line traces from Ewhurst, Sussex, England (1570) to Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1729) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Rogers (1729–1795) was born in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Branford, New Haven, 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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