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Edward Smith 1553–1599

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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

8 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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: B — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Sep 1553 · Castle, Lincolnshire, England
Died 9 Nov 1599 · Bourne, Lincolnshire, England
Spouse Frances Harper
Children Robert Smith

Researchers connected through Edward Smith 1553–1599

and 7 more tree owners connected with Edward Smith 1553–1599

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

Edward Smith was born in 1553 in Castle, Lincolnshire, England. Edward Smith married frances harper, and had children including robert smith. Edward Smith passed away in 1599 in Bourne, Lincolnshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

Life Timeline

1553
Birth of Edward Smith in Castle, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1599
Death of Edward Smith in Bourne, Lincolnshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Smith

This ancestor line traces from Kirton, Lincolnshire, England (1500) to Castle, Lincolnshire, England (1553) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Smith (1553–1599) was born in Castle, Lincolnshire, England and died in Bourne, Lincolnshire, England. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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.

Edward Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Smith PTP
1553–1599
Castle, Lincolnshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Edward Smith's Descendants

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Edward Smith PTP 1553–1599
  1. 1. Robert Smith PTP 1626–1693
    1. 1. Thomas Smith PTP 1677–1743
    2. 2. PHEBE SMITH PTP 1661–1740
    3. 3. Ephraim Smith PTP 1663–1740
    4. 4. Samuel Smith PTP 1679–1763
    5. 5. Sarah Smith PTP 1670–1673
    6. 6. Mariah Smith PTP 1677–1738
    7. 7. AMYE SMITH PTP 1668–1756
    8. 8. Jacob Smith PTP 1673–1738