Who was Samuel Symonds?

Samuel Symonds (1638–1722) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Boxford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Samuel Symonds 1638–1722

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9 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Symonds in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 4 Nov 1638 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts

Died 14 Aug 1722 · Boxford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census … Massachusetts, Marriages Ancestry Family Tree Delaware, Craftperson Files, 1600-1995 FamilySearch Family Tree GenealogieOnline Family Tree Index WikiTree

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Biography

In 1638, Samuel Symonds entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, born to john symonds and ruth fox. Samuel Symonds married elizabeth andrews, and had children including phebe symonds. Samuel Symonds passed away in 1722 in Boxford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record Delaware, Craftperson Files, 1600-1995
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Record FamilySearch Family Tree
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Record GenealogieOnline Family Tree Index
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Record WikiTree

Life Timeline

1638

Birth of Samuel Symonds in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts

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1722

Death of Samuel Symonds in Boxford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Symonds

This ancestor line traces from Harrold, Bedfordshire, England (1551) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1638) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Symonds (1638–1722) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Boxford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. 9 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, 9 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.
: 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.

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Samuel Symonds PTP

1638–1722

Salem, Essex, Massachusetts