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Samuel Wood 1692–1742

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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)
Verification checklist
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Wood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 31 May 1692 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 25 Jul 1742 · Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Wood (1658–1702)
Mother Mary Hunt (1664–1754)
Siblings Anne Wood, Elizabeth Wood, Ephraim Wood, Hannah Wood, Josiah Wood, Mary Wood, Mehitable Wood, Nehemiah Wood, Setphen Wood, Thomas Wood
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Children
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Biography

The story of Samuel Wood began in 1692 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Samuel Wood passed away in 1742 in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1692
Birth of Samuel Wood in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1742
Death of Samuel Wood in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Wood

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden or Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1506) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1692) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Wood (1692–1742) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, 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 8 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.

Related Records

Thomas Wood
1658–1702 · Father
Mary Hunt
1664–1754 · Mother
Wood US Census Records
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Samuel Wood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Wood PTP
1692–1742
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Thomas Wood PTP
1658–1702
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Hunt PTP
1664–1754
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Wood PTP
1658–1702
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Wood's Descendants

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Samuel Wood PTP 1692–1742