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Benjamin Smith 1702–1756

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Feb 1702 · Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire,
Died 28 Dec 1756 · Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Father Nicholas Smith (1703–1758)
Mother Mary Gordon
Spouse Hannah Stevens
Children Benjamin Smith, Joseph Smith, Mary Smith, Nicholas Smith
Siblings Abigail Smith, Ann Smith, Comfort Smith, Daniel Smith, Edward Smith, John Smith, Mary Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Nicholas Smith, Patience Smith, Richard Smith
Records
England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages New Hampshire, Births and Christenings … New Hampshire, Wills and Probate … New Hampshire, Birth Index, 1659-1900
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Immediate Family

Biography

Benjamin Smith was born in 1702 in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, the child of nicholas smith and mary gordon. Benjamin Smith married hannah stevens, mary hobbs, mehitable french, and had children including benjamin smith, joseph smith, mary smith, nicholas smith. Benjamin Smith passed away in 1756 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

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    Marriage Records New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

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    Baptism Records New Hampshire, Births and Christenings Index

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    Probate/Wills New Hampshire, Wills and Probate Records

  11. 11
    Record New Hampshire, Birth Index, 1659-1900

Life Timeline

1702
Birth of Benjamin Smith in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire,
Birth
1756
Benjamin Smith - Probate in New Hampshire, USA
Probate
1756
Death of Benjamin Smith in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire,
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Smith

This ancestor line traces from Reading, Berkshire, England (1629) to Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire (1702) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Smith (1702–1756) was born in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, and died in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 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.

Related Records

Nicholas Smith
1703–1758 · Father
Mary Gordon
Mother
Benjamin Smith in the US Census
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Benjamin Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Smith PTP
1702–1756
Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire,
Parents
Nicholas Smith PTP
1703–1758
Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Smith's Descendants

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Benjamin Smith PTP 1702–1756
  1. 1. Nicholas Smith PTP 1703–1758
  2. 2. Joseph Smith PTP 1686–1689