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Desire Smith 1722–1794

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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.

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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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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Desire Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Aug 1722 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 14 Apr 1794 · Liverpool, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada
Spouse Benjamin Cole
Children Benjamin Cole, Desire Cole, Dorcas Cole, Hallet Cole, Israel Cole, Lois Cole, Mehitable Cole, Owen Cole, Rebecca Cole
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index S968164492
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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Benjamin Cole

Biography

Desire Smith was born in 1722 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Desire Smith married benjamin cole, and had children including benjamin cole, desire cole, dorcas cole, hallet cole, israel cole, lois cole, mehitable cole, owen cole, rebecca cole. Desire Smith passed away in 1794 in Liverpool, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record S968164492

Life Timeline

1722
Birth of Desire Smith in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1794
Death of Desire Smith in Liverpool, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Desire Smith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Desire Smith (1722–1794) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Liverpool, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Desire 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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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Desire Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Desire Smith PTP
1722–1794
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Desire Smith's Descendants

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Desire Smith PTP 1722–1794