YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Samuel Staples 1785–1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1785

Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 16 Sep 1816

Death Location: Meade Co, Kentucky

Father: John Staples

Mother: Martha Stovall

Spouse(s): Ruth Renfro

Children(s): Jane Staples, John Staples, Ruth Staples, Martha Staples, Columbia Staples

The story of Samuel Staples began in 1785 in Henry, Virginia, USA. Samuel Staples married Ruth Hairston Renfro, and had children including Columbia Renfro Staples, Columbia Rentfro Staples, Jane Owen Staples, John Henry Staples, Martha Ann Staples, Ruth Stovall Staples. Samuel Staples passed away in 1816 in Meade Co, Kentucky.

Find more search results for Samuel Staples
SS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Samuel Staples began in 1785 in Henry, Virginia, USA.
  • Samuel Staples married Ruth Hairston Renfro, and had children including Columbia Renfro Staples, Columbia Rentfro Staples, Jane Owen Staples, John Henry Staples, Martha Ann Staples, Ruth Stovall Staples.
  • Samuel Staples passed away in 1816 in Meade Co, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Staples
1753–1817
Birth Location: Buckingham County, Virginia
JS
Martha Stovall
1760–1833
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
MS

Spouses(s)

Ruth Renfro
1786–1830
Birth Location: Bedford, Franklin, Virginia, United States
RR

Children(s)

Jane Staples
1805–1858
Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, USA
JS
John Staples
1806–1890
Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, USA
JS
Ruth Staples
1816–1843
Birth Location: Breckinridge (now Meade) Co. Kentucky
RS
Martha Staples
1809–1859
Birth Location: , Henry, Virginia, USA
MS
Columbia Staples
1814–1900
Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, USA
CS

Samuel Staples's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Staples
1785–1816
Birth Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Fleming Staples
1753–1817
Buckingham County, Virginia
Martha ("Milly") Stovall
1760–1833
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John (Fleming) Staples
1690–1769
Fluvanna, Virginia, United States
Kesiah Norman
1711–1752
Culpeper, Virginia, USA
George Stovall
1728–1782
, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Mary (Molly) Cooper
1731–1796
Henry, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Staples's Descendants

1.
SS
Samuel Staples (13 Oct 1785–16 Sep 1816) m. Ruth (Hairston) Renfro (16 October 1786–6 April 1830)
  1. 1. Jane (Owen) Staples 1805–1858
  2. 2. John (Henry) Staples 1806–1890
  3. 3. Ruth (Stovall) Staples 1816–1843
  4. 4. Martha (Ann) Staples 1809–1859
  5. 5. Columbia (Renfro) Staples 1814–1900

Samuel Staples's Timeline

2 Records

1785
13 Oct 1785
Birth of Samuel Staples in Henry, Virginia, USA
Henry, Virginia, USA
1816
16 Sep 1816
Age 31
Death of Samuel Staples in Meade Co, Kentucky
Meade Co, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1785
    Event Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1816
    Event Place: Meade Co, Kentucky
Find more search results for Samuel Staples

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE