Who was Samuel Torrey?

Samuel Torrey (1789–1877) was born in MENDON, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS and died in Millbury, Massachusetts. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Davenport Torrey 1789–1877

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 14 Apr 1789 · MENDON, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS

Died 23 Dec 1877 · Millbury, Massachusetts

Father William Torrey

Mother Anna Davenport

Spouse Susan Holman Waters

Siblings Benjamin Davenport Torrey, Benjamin Torrey, George Washington Torrey, Joseph Torrey, Louisa Torrey, Stephen Torrey

Records

1800 United States Federal Census 1820 United States Federal Census 1830 United States Federal Census 1840 United States Federal Census 1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current North America, Family Histories Colonial Families of the USA Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate … Massachusetts, Death Records Massachusetts, Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the … Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections Daughters of the American Revolution … Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Massachusetts, State Census Massachusetts, U.S., State Census Columbus, Ohio, U.S., Green Lawn … U.S., High School Student Lists 3903113.FTW Descendents of Henry and Joanna … Massachusetts, State Census, 1855 Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Index, 1784-1840 Massachusetts, U.S., State Census, 1865 Suffolk County, Boston City Massachusetts, … U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Torrey

Anna Davenport

Spouse(s)

Susan Holman Waters

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Davenport Torrey began in 1789 in MENDON, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS. Samuel Davenport Torrey married susan holman waters. Samuel Davenport Torrey passed away in 1877 in Millbury, Massachusetts.

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Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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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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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Census U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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Death Records Massachusetts, Death Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriage Records
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Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records
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Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
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Record Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books (152 Vols.)
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Census Massachusetts, State Census
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Census Massachusetts, U.S., State Census
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Burial Records Columbus, Ohio, U.S., Green Lawn Cemetery Index
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School/Education U.S., High School Student Lists
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Record 3903113.FTW
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Record Descendents of Henry and Joanna Kingman
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Record Massachusetts, State Census, 1855
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Record Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Index, 1784-1840
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Record Massachusetts, U.S., State Census, 1865
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Record Suffolk County, Boston City Massachusetts, U.S., City Directory, 1810
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Record U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885

Life Timeline

1789

Birth of Samuel Davenport Torrey in MENDON, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS

Birth

1877

Death of Samuel Davenport Torrey in Millbury, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Torrey

This ancestor line traces from Wadbrook, Hawkechurch, Dorset, England (1488) to MENDON, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS (1789) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Torrey (1789–1877) was born in MENDON, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS and died in Millbury, Massachusetts. 10 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 10 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 7 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.