Who was Edward Smith?

Edward Smith (1636–1693) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Smith 1636–1693

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 3 Apr 1636 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Died 8 Nov 1693 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Father Christopher Smith

Mother Alice Gibbes

Siblings Benjamin Smith, Susannah Smith, Thomas Smith

Records

Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

Christopher Smith

Alice Gibbes

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1636, Edward Smith entered the world in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, born to christopher smith and alice gibbes. Edward Smith passed away in 1693 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1636

Birth of Edward Smith in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Birth

1693

Death of Edward Smith in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Smith

This ancestor line traces from London, London, England (1552) to Providence, RI (1636) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Smith (1636–1693) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 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 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 4 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.
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