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Samuel RUSSELL 1660–1731

Public Tree Person

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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 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
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel RUSSELL in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 NOV 1660 · Hadley, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts
Died 25 JUN 1731 · Branford Center Cemetery, Branford, New Haven Co., Connecticut
Father John Russell Russell Ii
Children Abigail Russell

Researchers connected through Samuel RUSSELL 1660–1731

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Samuel RUSSELL was born in 1660 in Hadley, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, the child of john russell russell ii. Samuel RUSSELL had children including abigail russell. Samuel RUSSELL passed away in 1731 in Branford Center Cemetery, Branford, New Haven Co., Connecticut.

Sources

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Life Timeline

1660
Birth of Samuel RUSSELL in Hadley, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts
Birth
1731
Death of Samuel RUSSELL in Branford, New Haven Co., Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel RUSSELL

This ancestor line traces from England (1597) to Hadley, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts (1660) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel RUSSELL (1660–1731) was born in Hadley, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts and died in Branford Center Cemetery, Branford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. 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 3 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 RUSSELL's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel RUSSELL PTP
1660–1731
Hadley, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel RUSSELL's Descendants

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Samuel RUSSELL PTP 1660–1731