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Samuel Swift 1687–1758

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Swift 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 2 independent trees

Born 15 Nov 1687 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 23 Jan 1758 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas Swift
Mother Elizabeth Tomson
Siblings Benjamin Swift, Ebenezer Swift, Elizabeth Swift, Joanna Swift, Joseph Swift, Josiah Swift, Thankful Swift, Thomas Swift, William Swift

Researchers connected through Samuel Swift 1687–1758

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Samuel Swift was born in 1687 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, the child of thomas swift and elizabeth tomson. Samuel Swift passed away in 1758 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1687
Birth of Samuel Swift in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1758
Death of Samuel Swift in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Swift

This ancestor line traces from Gainfpark Hall, Essex, England (1440) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1687) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Swift (1687–1758) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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.

Samuel Swift's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Swift PTP
1687–1758
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Swift's Descendants

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Samuel Swift PTP 1687–1758