Who was Samuel Shipley?

Samuel Shipley (1748–1839) was born in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, MD and died in Monroe, KY. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel William Shipley 1748–1839

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Jun 1748 · Baltimore, Anne Arundel, MD

Died 25 Feb 1839 · Monroe, KY

Father Benjamin Shipley

Mother Catherine Kitty Hawk

Siblings Adam Shipley, Benjamin Shipley, Conrad Shipley, Elijah Eli Shipley Sr, Elizabeth Shipley, James Shipley Sr, John Shipley, Nathan Shipley, Richard Shipley, Thomas Shipley

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Shipley

Catherine Kitty Hawk

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Samuel William Shipley was born in 1748 in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, MD, the child of benjamin shipley and catherine kitty hawk. Samuel William Shipley passed away in 1839 in Monroe, KY.

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1748

Birth of Samuel William Shipley in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, MD

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1839

Death of Samuel William Shipley in Monroe, KY

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Shipley

This ancestor line traces from Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA (1677) to Baltimore, Anne Arundel, MD (1748) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Shipley (1748–1839) was born in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, MD and died in Monroe, KY. 2 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, 2 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 4 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.
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