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Samuel Tefft 1644–1725 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1644

Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Death Date: 20 Dec 1725

Death Location: Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA

Father: John Tefft

Mother: Mary Barber

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Jenckes

Children(s): Mary Tefft

The story of Samuel Tefft began in 1644 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. In 1676, Samuel Tefft resided in USA. Samuel Tefft married Elizabeth Jenckes, and had children including Mary Tefft, Susanna Tefft. Samuel Tefft passed away in 1725 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Tefft began in 1644 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
  • In 1676, Samuel Tefft resided in USA.
  • Samuel Tefft married Elizabeth Jenckes, and had children including Mary Tefft, Susanna Tefft.
  • Samuel Tefft passed away in 1725 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Tefft
1614–1676
Birth Location: Clovery Parish, Devon, England
JT
Mary Barber
1618–1679
Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
MB

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Jenckes
1658–1638
Birth Location: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
EJ

Children(s)

Mary Tefft
1683–1726
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
MT

Samuel Tefft's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Tefft
1644–1725
Birth Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
John Tefft
1614–1676
Clovery Parish, Devon, England
Mary Barber
1618–1679
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
William (Tefft) *
1600–1648
Appleby, Lincolnshire, England
Ann (Sands) *
1600–1672
England
James Barber
1588–1648
Berkshire, England
Mrs. (James) Barber
1596–1681
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Great-Grandparents
Tefft
1574–1604
Tefft
1578–1604
William Sands
1565–1605
Elizabeth Greenwood
1570–1587
Thomas Barber
1565–1592
WALTER Barber
1580–1620
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edwin Sands
1519–1588
Cecilia Wilford
1526–1611

Samuel Tefft's Descendants

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Samuel Tefft (1644–20 Dec 1725) m. Elizabeth Jenckes (1658–2 Nov 1638)
  1. 1. Mary Tefft 1683–1726 m. Matthew Newton 1679–1725
    1. 1. Matthew Newton 1722–1791 m. Elizabeth Eggleston 1720–1782
      1. 1. Isaac Newton 1750–1790 m. Desire (Calkins) 🤎 1750–1790 m. Elizabeth Pitcher 1750–
        1. 1. Isaac Newton 1772–
        2. 2. Hannah Newton 1774–
        3. 3. Stephen Newton 1776–1850
        4. 4. Mary Newton 1777–
        5. 5. William Newton 1780–1856
        6. 6. Stephen NEWTON 1776–1850
        7. 7. Isaac NEWTON 1772–
        8. 8. Mary NEWTON 1777–
        9. 9. Ethan Newton 1779–1854
        10. 10. Hannah Newton 1774–
        11. 11. Ethan Newton 1779–1854
        12. 12. William NEWTON 1780–1856
        13. 13. Desire Newton 1782–
        14. 14. Henry Newton 1784–
        15. 15. Ethan (Allen) Newton 1779–1854 m. Thirza Wood 1779–1854 m. Hannah (Ellis) Allis 1782–1820
      2. 2. Matthew Newton 1746–1814 m. Elizabeth West 1749–1789
        1. 1. Israel Newton 1788–1864
        2. 2. Benjamin Newton 1777–1851
        3. 3. Elizabeth Newton 1775–1808
        4. 4. Henry Newton 1779–1813
        5. 5. Hezekiah Newton 1773–1810
        6. 6. Isaac Newton 1785–1816
        7. 7. Matthew Newton 1772–1812
        8. 8. Naomi Newton 1781–1845
        9. 9. Solomon Newton 1792–1795
        10. 10. Thankful Newton 1787–1835 m. Abra Lankton 1786–1865
        11. 11. Thomas Newton 1789–1815
        12. 12. William Newton 1783–1792
        13. 13. William (W.) Newton 1794–1796
      3. 3. Thankful Newton 1748–1790 m. Joseph Hadsall 1750–1793
        1. 1. Sarah Hadsell 1794–
        2. 2. Malinda Hadsell 1796–
        3. 3. Elizabeth Hadsell 1783–1785
        4. 4. Dorcos Hadsell 1774–
        5. 5. Martha Hadsell 1777–
      4. 4. Content Newton 1753–1827
      5. 5. Henry Newton 1755–1755
      6. 6. Mary Newton 1757–1790
      7. 7. William Newton 1757–1762
      8. 8. Daniel Newton 1761–1794
      9. 9. Elizabeth Newton 1765–1842
      10. 10. Jabez Newton 1769–1837 m. Hannah Palmer 1764–1844
        1. 1. Amos Newton 1791–
        2. 2. Ezra Newton 1795–1866
        3. 3. Henry Newton 1808–1868
        4. 4. Jabez (Newton) 2 1790–1849
        5. 5. Joel Newton 1803–
        6. 6. Matthew Newton 1798–1864
        7. 7. Palmer Newton 1800–1882
        8. 8. Tacy Newton 1801–1845
        9. 9. William Newton 1805–
        10. 10. Lydia (Newton) Woldridge 1793–
        11. 11. Lydia Newton 1793–
      11. 11. Nathan Newton 1771–1838
      12. 12. Israel Newton 1788–1864
      13. 13. Content Newton 1753–1790
      14. 14. Henry Newton 1755–1755
      15. 15. Amos Newton 1767–1790
      16. 16. Content Newton 1753–1790
      17. 17. Captain (Amos) Newton 1767–1825
      18. 18. Amos Newton 1767–1825

Samuel Tefft's Timeline

4 Records

1644
1644
Birth of Samuel Tefft in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
1676
1676-1902
Age 32
Samuel Tefft resided here in USA
USA
1689
1689
Age 45
Samuel Tefft was married in RI
RI
1725
20 Dec 1725
Age 81
Death of Samuel Tefft in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1644
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 88439
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1644; Birth city: P; Birth state: RI
    [5] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1644; Birth city: Rrovidence; Birth state: RI
    [6] Millennium File
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 675.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RWK
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 162.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: MAB
    [9] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 101.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DER
    [10] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 16482.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BFO
    [11] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 4112.020; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [12] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 20104.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BFO
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] Web: Rhode Island, Find A Grave Index, 1663-2013

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1689
    Event Place: RI
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1644; Birth city: Rrovidence; Birth state: RI

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1676-1902
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Tefft ancestry

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1725
    Event Place: South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 88439
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1644; Birth city: P; Birth state: RI
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1644; Birth city: Rrovidence; Birth state: RI
    [5] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [6] Millennium File
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Web: Rhode Island, Find A Grave Index, 1663-2013

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Rhode Island, Find A Grave Index, 1663-2013
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