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Samuel Wells 1687–1771

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Wells in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Nov 1687 · Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 24 Dec 1771 · Lower Dublin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Father John Wells
Children Rebecca Wells

Researchers connected through Samuel Wells 1687–1771

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Immediate Family

Parents
John Wells
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1687, Samuel Wells entered the world in Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States, born to john wells. Samuel Wells had children including rebecca wells. Samuel Wells passed away in 1771 in Lower Dublin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1687
Birth of Samuel Wells in Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1771
Death of Samuel Wells in Lower Dublin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Wells

This ancestor line traces from Reading, Berkshire, England (1660) to Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States (1687) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Wells (1687–1771) was born in Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Lower Dublin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 (C) 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 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.

Related Records

Samuel Wells's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Wells PTP
1687–1771
Abington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Wells's Descendants

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Samuel Wells PTP 1687–1771