YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Samuel Short 1699–1798

Public Tree Person

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Short in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 22 Feb 1699 · Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 31 May 1798 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Henry Short
Mother Anne Sewall (1662–1706)
Siblings Hannah Short, Jane Short, Joseph Short, Mehitable Short, Samuel Short

Researchers connected through Samuel Short 1699–1798

and 2 more tree owners connected with Samuel Short 1699–1798

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Samuel Short was born in 1699 in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, the child of henry short and anne sewall. Samuel Short passed away in 1798 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1699
Birth of Samuel Short in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1798
Death of Samuel Short in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Short

This ancestor line traces from Coventry, Metropolitan Borough of Coventry, West Midlands, England (1615) to Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1699) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Short (1699–1798) was born in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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 3 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.

Samuel Short's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Short PTP
1699–1798
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Anne Sewall PTP
1662–1706
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Short's Descendants

1.
SS
Samuel Short PTP 1699–1798