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Samuel Wheaton 1679–1736

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Wheaton 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 10 JAN 1679 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 26 MAY 1736 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father Samuel Wheaton
Mother Elizabeth Bowen
Siblings James Wheaton Died Young, Jonathan Wheaton, Noah Wheaton, Samuel Wheaton

Researchers connected through Samuel Wheaton 1679–1736

and 3 more tree owners connected with Samuel Wheaton 1679–1736

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Wheaton began in 1679 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel Wheaton passed away in 1736 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1679
Birth of Samuel Wheaton in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1736
Death of Samuel Wheaton in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Wheaton

This ancestor line traces from Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1580) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1679) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Wheaton (1679–1736) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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.

Samuel Wheaton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Wheaton PTP
1679–1736
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Samuel Wheaton PTP
1679–1736
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Samuel Wheaton PTP
1679–1736
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Wheaton's Descendants

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Samuel Wheaton PTP 1679–1736