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Samuel Wilkinson 1674–1727

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Wilkinson 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 3 independent trees

Born 18 Sep 1674 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died 18 Jan 1727 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Father Captain Samuel Lawrence Wilkinson
Mother Plain Wickenden
Siblings George William Wilkinson, John Wilkinson, Joseph Wllkinson, Josiah Wilkinson, Patience Wilkinson, Plain Wilkinson, Ruth Wilkinson, Susannah Wilkinson, William Wilkinson

Researchers connected through Samuel Wilkinson 1674–1727

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1674, Samuel Wilkinson entered the world in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, born to captain samuel lawrence wilkinson and plain wickenden. Samuel Wilkinson passed away in 1727 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

  5. 5
    Record Rhode Island, Births

  6. 6
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

Life Timeline

1674
Birth of Samuel Wilkinson in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1727
Death of Samuel Wilkinson in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Wilkinson

This ancestor line traces from Elstow, Bedfordshire, England (1582) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony (1674) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Wilkinson (1674–1727) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 3 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, 3 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 Wilkinson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Wilkinson PTP
1674–1727
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Wilkinson's Descendants

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Samuel Wilkinson PTP 1674–1727