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Abiel Smith 1676–1703

Public Tree Person

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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B Reliability
B
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 Abiel Smith 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 24 Dec 1676 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 3 Feb 1703 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father Henry Smith (1673–1744)
Mother Elizabeth Cooper (1637–1690)
Siblings Abigail Smith, Daniel Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Henry Smith, John Smith, Joshua Smith Ensign, Judith Smith, Mary Smith, Thomas Smith
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1676, Abiel Smith entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to henry smith and elizabeth cooper. Abiel Smith passed away in 1703 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1676
Birth of Abiel Smith in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1703
Death of Abiel Smith in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abiel Smith

This ancestor line traces from Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England (1435) to Rehoboth, Bristol, MA (1676) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abiel Smith (1676–1703) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Abiel 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

Henry Smith
1673–1744 · Father
Elizabeth Cooper
1637–1690 · Mother
Smith US Census Records
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Abiel Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abiel Smith PTP
1676–1703
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Henry Smith PTP
1673–1744
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Cooper PTP
1637–1690
Hingham, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Henry Smith PTP
1673–1744
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Cooper PTP
1637–1690
Hingham, Norfolk, England
Unknown
Unknown

Abiel Smith's Descendants

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Abiel Smith PTP 1676–1703