Who was Samuel Vassar?

Samuel Vassar (1836–1861) was born in Plattsburg, Clinton, Missouri, USA and died in , Sonoma, California, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Vassar 1836–1861

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 Mar 1836 · Plattsburg, Clinton, Missouri, USA

Died 1 Feb 1861 · , Sonoma, California, USA

Father Benjamin Dunnaway Vasser

Mother Rachel Brown

Siblings Andrew Jackson Vassar, James Brown Vassar, Jarret Mccracken Vassar, Mary Polly Vassar, Nancy Vassar, Nicholas Simpson Vassar, Rebecca Vassar, Ritty Ann Vassar, William Jasper Vassar

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Dunnaway Vasser

Rachel Brown

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Children

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Biography

In 1836, Samuel Vassar entered the world in Plattsburg, Clinton, Missouri, USA, born to benjamin dunnaway vasser and rachel brown. Samuel Vassar passed away in 1861 in, Sonoma, California, USA.

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Birth of Samuel Vassar in Plattsburg, Clinton, Missouri, USA

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1861

Death of Samuel Vassar in, Sonoma, California, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Vassar

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Plattsburg, Clinton, Missouri, USA (1836) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Vassar (1836–1861) was born in Plattsburg, Clinton, Missouri, USA and died in , Sonoma, California, USA. 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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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