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Christopher Smith 1592–1638

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
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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

7 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 18 Mar 1592 · Burnley, Lancashire, England
Died 16 Apr 1638 · Colne, Lancashire, England
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Researchers connected through Christopher Smith 1592–1638

and 6 more tree owners connected with Christopher Smith 1592–1638

Immediate Family

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No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

The story of Christopher Smith began in 1592 in Burnley, Lancashire, England. Christopher Smith passed away in 1638 in Colne, Lancashire, England.

Sources

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    Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988

Life Timeline

1592
Birth of Christopher Smith in Burnley, Lancashire, England
Birth
1638
Death of Christopher Smith in Colne, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Smith

This ancestor line traces from Pickering, Yorkshire, England (1424) to Burnley, Lancashire, England (1592) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christopher Smith (1592–1638) was born in Burnley, Lancashire, England and died in Colne, Lancashire, England. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher 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.

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Christopher Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Christopher Smith PTP
1592–1638
Burnley, Lancashire, England
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Christopher Smith's Descendants

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Christopher Smith PTP 1592–1638