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Abigail Smith 1700–1782

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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 8 May 1700 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 20 Dec 1782 · Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father Samuel Smith (1638–1703)
Mother Abigail Emerson
Siblings Eleazer Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Hannah Smith, Jonathan Smith, Mary Smith, Mehetabel Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Samuel Smith, Sarah Smith George, Timothy Smith
Records
Grace Younglove
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Abigail Smith began in 1700 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Abigail Smith passed away in 1782 in Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Grace Younglove

Life Timeline

1700
Birth of Abigail Smith in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1782
Death of Abigail Smith in Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Smith

This ancestor line traces from Dartmouth, Devonshire, England (1595) to Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA (1700) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Smith (1700–1782) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, 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 Abigail 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 5 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

Samuel Smith
1638–1703 · Father
Abigail Emerson
Mother
Smith US Census Records
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Abigail Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Smith PTP
1700–1782
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Samuel Smith PTP
1638–1703
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Dorothy Cotton PTP
1606–1680
Haverhill, England
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Smith's Descendants

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Abigail Smith PTP 1700–1782