Samuel Wood (1666–1690) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Port Royal, Juniata, Pennsylvania, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Wood 1666–1690

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 26 Dec 1666 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 25 Nov 1690 · Port Royal, Juniata, Pennsylvania, United States

Father Thomas Wood

Mother Ann Hunt

Siblings Ann Wood, Ebenezer Wood, Elizabeth Waite Wood, James Wood, John Wood, Josiah Wood, Mary Wood, Ruth Wood, Solomon Wood, Thomas Wood

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Wood

Ann Hunt

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Children

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Biography

The story of Samuel Wood began in 1666 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Samuel Wood passed away in 1690 in Port Royal, Juniata, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Birth of Samuel Wood in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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1690

Death of Samuel Wood in Port Royal, Juniata, Pennsylvania, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Wood

This ancestor line traces from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England (1569) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1666) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Wood (1666–1690) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Port Royal, Juniata, Pennsylvania, United States. 4 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, 4 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.
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