Who was Samuel Tilton?

Samuel Tilton (1640–1731) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA. 17 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Tilton 1640–1731

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 17 independent trees

Born 16 JUN 1640 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 29 NOV 1731 · Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA

Father (1586–1653)

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Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts and Maine Families in … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index New Hampshire, Marriage and Divorce … New Hampshire, U.S., Birth Records War of 1812 Pension Application … FamilySearch Family Tree New Hampshire, Compiled Census and … Tilden Web Site

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Children

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Biography

In 1640, Samuel Tilton entered the world in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to william tilton and susannah stoddard hayes morreal. Samuel Tilton passed away in 1731 in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Massachusetts and Maine Families in the Ancestry of Walter Goodwin Davis. Vol. III. Neal-Wright
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Record Millennium File
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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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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Probate/Wills Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records
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Marriage Records New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index
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Marriage Records New Hampshire, Marriage and Divorce Records
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Birth Records New Hampshire, U.S., Birth Records
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Military War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index
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Record FamilySearch Family Tree
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Record New Hampshire, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
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Record Tilden Web Site

Life Timeline

1640

Birth of Samuel Tilton in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1731

Death of Samuel Tilton in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Tilton

This ancestor line traces from Wolston, Warwickshire, England (1586) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1640) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Tilton (1640–1731) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA. 17 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, 17 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 2 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 Tilton PTP

1640–1731

Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA