Samuel Sanford 1643–1691
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Sanford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Samuel Sanford 1643–1691
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Samuel Sanford began in 1643 in Milford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Samuel Sanford married hannah bronson, and had children including hannah sanford, mary sanford, samuel sanford, sarah sanford, thomas sanford. Samuel Sanford passed away in 1691 in Milford, New Haven Co., Connecticut.
Sources
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Record Carlton E Sanford, compiler, <i>Thomas Sanford, the emmigrent to New England, ancestry, life, and decendents 1632-34</i> (Rutland, VT: The Tuttle Co., 1911) available for viewing on Ancestry.com family history's data-base
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5Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch �
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6Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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7Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.
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8Record New England Historic-Genealogical Society, Cutter, William Richard, <i>Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut, Vol. I-IV</i> (New York, New York: Lewis Publishing Co, 1911)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Sanford
This ancestor line traces from Numburholme, Yorkshire, England (1030) to Milford, New Haven Co., Connecticut (1643) across 21 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Sanford (1643–1691) was born in Milford, New Haven Co., Connecticut and died in Milford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. 10 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, 10 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 21 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
Samuel Sanford's Descendants
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