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Samuel Selby 1734–1830

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Selby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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

Born 14 Feb 1734 · Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Died 06 Jul 1830 · Goshen Hill, Union, South Carolina, United States
Father William Magruder Selby
Mother Martha Wilson
Siblings Elizabeth Selby, James Wilson Selby, Joshua Wilson Selby, Lingan Wilson Selby, Martha Wilson Selby, Mary Selby, Nathan Selby, Richard Selby, Sarah Katherine Selby, Thomas Selby, William Wilson Selby
Records
1790 United States Federal Census 1820 United States Federal Census Maryland Census, 1772-1890
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Selby began in 1734 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States. Samuel Selby passed away in 1830 in Goshen Hill, Union, South Carolina, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Record Maryland Census, 1772-1890

Life Timeline

1734
Birth of Samuel Selby in Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Birth
1830
Death of Samuel Selby in Goshen Hill, Union, South Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Selby

This ancestor line traces from Duchal, Renfrewshire, Perth, Scotland (1498) to Prince George's, Maryland, United States (1734) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Selby (1734–1830) was born in Prince George's, Maryland, United States and died in Goshen Hill, Union, South Carolina, United States. 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 10 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

William Magruder Selby
Father
Martha Wilson
Mother

Samuel Selby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Selby PTP
1734–1830
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Selby's Descendants

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Samuel Selby PTP 1734–1830