Samuel Sanford 1635–1713
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Sanford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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, with linked records
Researchers connected through Samuel Sanford 1635–1713
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Samuel Sanford began in 1635 in Boston. Samuel Sanford married sarah woodell, and had children including william sanford sisson iv. Samuel Sanford passed away in 1713 in Portsmouth, Newport Co, RI, Rhode Island, USA.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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4Record Millennium File
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5Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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6Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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7Record North America, Family Histories
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8Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Sanford
This ancestor line traces from Alford, Lincolnshire, England (1605) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1635) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Sanford (1635–1713) was born in Boston and died in Portsmouth, Newport Co, RI, Rhode Island, USA. 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 2 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 Sanford's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record