Samuel Selby 1690–1769
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Selby 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 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through Samuel Selby 1690–1769
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Samuel Selby began in 1690 in Prince George, Maryland, United States. Samuel Selby married sarah smith, and had children including burridge hutchins selby, cassandra gibbs selby, elizabeth nalle nall selby 1720, jane mary selby, john selby, joseph selby, mordecai selby, samuel selby, susan selby, william gibbs selby, william selby. Samuel Selby passed away in 1769 in Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Selby
This ancestor line traces from England (1575) to Prince George, Maryland, United States (1690) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Selby (1690–1769) was born in Prince George, Maryland, United States and died in Hyde, North Carolina, United States. 7 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, 7 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.
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Samuel Selby's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record