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Eleanor Smithson 1704–1784

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

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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
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Eleanor Smithson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 7 independent trees

Born 24 May 1704 · St Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Died 12 Apr 1784 · Harford, Maryland, United States
Father Thomas Smithson (1712–1795)
Mother Ann Scott
Siblings Averilla Smithson, Daniel Smithson, Daniell Smithson, Elizabeth Smithson, Rachel Smithson, Rebecca Smithson, Sarah Smithson, Thomas Smithson

Researchers connected through Eleanor Smithson 1704–1784

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Eleanor Smithson was born in 1704 in St Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, the child of thomas smithson and ann scott. Eleanor Smithson passed away in 1784 in Harford, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Eleanor Smithson in St Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Birth
1784
Death of Eleanor Smithson in Harford, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Eleanor Smithson

This ancestor line traces from Moulton, Yorkshire, England (1680) to St Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States (1704) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Eleanor Smithson (1704–1784) was born in St Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States and died in Harford, Maryland, United States. 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 Eleanor 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 2 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.

Eleanor Smithson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Eleanor Smithson PTP
1704–1784
St Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Parents
Thomas Smithson PTP
1712–1795
St Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Smithson PTP
1712–1795
St Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Eleanor Smithson's Descendants

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Eleanor Smithson PTP 1704–1784