Samuel Selby 1734–1830
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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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Samuel Selby 1734–1830
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Samuel Selby began in 1734 in Prince George's, Maryland. In 1778, Samuel Selby resided in Montgomery, Maryland. In 1790, Samuel Selby resided in Union, South Carolinates. Samuel Selby married priscilla ann selby, and had children including deborah selby, margaret selby, martha selby, nancy selby, philip selby, william magruder selby. Samuel Selby passed away in 1830 in Goshen Hill, Union, South Carolina.
Sources
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1Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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3Record Maryland Census, 1772-1890
Life Timeline
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Selby (1734–1830) was born in Prince George's, Maryland and died in Goshen Hill, Union, South Carolina. 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 (A) 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.
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Related Records
Samuel Selby's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record