Samuel Wood (1647–1718) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Wood 1647–1718

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

Born 25 May 1647 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Died 3 Feb 1718 · Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father Henry Wood Atwood

Mother Abigail Jenney

Siblings Abigail Wood, Anne Atwood, Benjamin Wood Atwood, Daniel Wood, David Wood Atwood, Isaac Atwood, James Atwood, John Atwood, Jonathan Wood, Joseph Wood, Mary Wood Atwood, Mercy Atwood, Nathaniel Deacon Wood Atwood, Rebecca Wood, Sarah Wood, Somme Wood, Suzannah Wood

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American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Wood Atwood

Abigail Jenney

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Samuel Wood began in 1647 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Samuel Wood passed away in 1718 in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1647

Birth of Samuel Wood in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Birth

1647

Birth of Samuel Wood in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1718

Death of Samuel Wood in Middleboro, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death

1718

Death of Samuel Wood in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Wood

This ancestor line traces from Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1400) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1647) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Wood (1647–1718) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 7 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.
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