Who was Samuel Wilson?

Samuel Wilson (1701–1772) was born in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and died in Newton, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Wilson 1701–1772

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Mar 1701 · Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Died 7 Feb 1772 · Newton, Massachusetts

Father Samuel Wilson

Mother Experience Wilson Trowbridge

Spouse Abigail Prentice

Children Benjamin Willson, Elizabeth Willson, Ester Willson, Eunice Willson, Jenne Willson, John Willson, Louis Willson, Mary Willson, Nahum Wilson, Olive Willson, Persis Willson, Samuel Wilson, Supply Wilson, Thomas Wilson

Siblings Experience Trowbridge Clark Clark Wilson, Experience Wilson, Margaret Wilson, Thomas Wilson

Records

Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, … Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Ohio, U.S., Rutherford B. Hayes … Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Civil War Pension Index: … U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … The New England Historical & … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts Early Connecticut Marriages Massachusetts, U.S., Death Index Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, … Ancestry Family Tree Connecticut, U.S., Vital Records, 1659-1854 U.S., Family History Books

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Immediate Family

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Samuel Wilson

Experience Wilson Trowbridge

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Children

Biography

Samuel Wilson was born in 1701 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, the child of samuel wilson and experience wilson trowbridge. Samuel Wilson married abigail prentice, martha wyman, mary davenport, sarah wilson, and had children including benjamin willson, elizabeth willson, ester willson, eunice willson, jenne willson, john willson, louis willson, mary willson, nahum wilson, olive willson, persis willson, samuel wilson, supply wilson, thomas wilson. Samuel Wilson passed away in 1772 in Newton, Massachusetts.

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Marriage Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Newspaper Ohio, U.S., Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2016
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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
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Military U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
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Marriage Records Early Connecticut Marriages
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Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Death Index
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Probate/Wills Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, Vol. 1 & 2 a - Z, July
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record Connecticut, U.S., Vital Records, 1659-1854
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Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1701

Birth of Samuel Wilson in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Birth

1734

Samuel Wilson was married in Canterbury, Connecticut, USA

Marriage

1772

Death of Samuel Wilson in Newton, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Wilson

This ancestor line traces from England (1600) to Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1701) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Wilson (1701–1772) was born in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and died in Newton, Massachusetts. 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 (A) 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 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.