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Benjamin Smith 1631–1713

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Oct 1631 · Lancashire, England
Died 23 Dec 1713 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Father Sgt Christopher Thomas Smith Quaker Immigrant
Mother Mary England (1604–1681)
Spouse Lydia Carpenter
Children Benjamin Smith

Researchers connected through Benjamin Smith 1631–1713

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Biography

The story of Benjamin Smith began in 1631 in Lancashire, England. Benjamin Smith married lydia carpenter, and had children including benjamin smith. Benjamin Smith passed away in 1713 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1631
Birth of Benjamin Smith in Lancashire, England
Birth
1713
Death of Benjamin Smith in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Smith

This ancestor line traces from Ely, Cambridgeshire, England (1554) to Lancashire, England (1631) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Smith (1631–1713) was born in Lancashire, England and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin 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 3 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.

Benjamin Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Smith PTP
1631–1713
Lancashire, England
Parents
Unknown
Mary Alice Honeychurch Gibbes Smith; arrived 1635 New England PTP
1604–1681
Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-on-Avon District, Warwickshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Smith's Descendants

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Benjamin Smith PTP 1631–1713