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Samuel Winstead 1701–1774

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Winstead in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees

Born 25 Oct 1701 · Lancaster, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Died 14 Mar 1774 · St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Father Samuel Winstead Winston Winstone
Mother Elizabeth Sergeant
Spouse Elizabeth Jones
Children Samuel Grander Winstead Iii

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Biography

In 1701, Samuel Winstead entered the world in Lancaster, Northumberland, Virginia, United States, born to samuel winstead winston winstone and elizabeth sergeant. Samuel Winstead married elizabeth jones, elizabeth sergeant, lucy nalle, winnifred betty vanlandingham, and had children including samuel grander winstead iii. Samuel Winstead passed away in 1774 in St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Samuel Winstead in Lancaster, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Birth
1774
Death of Samuel Winstead in St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Winstead

This ancestor line traces from Yapton, Sussex, England (1550) to Lancaster, Northumberland, Virginia, United States (1701) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Winstead (1701–1774) was born in Lancaster, Northumberland, Virginia, United States and died in St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, 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 (B) 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 6 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 Winstead's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Winstead PTP
1701–1774
Lancaster, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Winstead's Descendants

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Samuel Winstead PTP 1701–1774