Samuel Wilson 1658–1729
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Wilson 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: B — verified across 12 independent trees
Researchers connected through Samuel Wilson 1658–1729
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1658, Samuel Wilson entered the world in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to john wilson and hannah harnet james. Samuel Wilson passed away in 1729 in Woburn, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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4Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Wilson
This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1629) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1658) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Wilson (1658–1729) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Woburn, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 12 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, 12 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.
Samuel Wilson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record