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Elizabeth Smith 1732–1795

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Apr 1732 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Died 21 Dec 1795 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father JOHN SMITH (1673–1742)
Mother Elizabeth Brown (1724–1795)
Spouse Moses Rogers
Children Aaron Rogers, Abner Rogers, Betty Rogers, Daniel Rogers, Elizabeth Rogers, Enos Rogers, George Rogers, Jerusha Rogers, John Rogers, Martha Rogers, Mehitable Rogers, Mercy Rogers, Moses Rogers, Mulford Rogers, Reuben Rogers
Siblings Benjamin Smith, Elknah Smith, Henry Smith, John Smith, Mehetable Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Rhoda Smith, Ruben Smith, Thomas Smith

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Smith 1732–1795

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Biography

The story of Elizabeth Smith began in 1732 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Elizabeth Smith married moses rogers, and had children including aaron rogers, abner rogers, betty rogers, daniel rogers, elizabeth rogers, enos rogers, george rogers, jerusha rogers, john rogers, martha rogers, mehitable rogers, mercy rogers, moses rogers, mulford rogers, reuben rogers. Elizabeth Smith passed away in 1795 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  3. 3
    Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records

  4. 4
    Church Records Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

  5. 5
    Record S968164303

  6. 6
    Record S968164492

  7. 7
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1732
Birth of Elizabeth Smith in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Birth
1795
Death of Elizabeth Smith in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1849
Elizabeth Smith was baptized in Easton, St Mark, Gloucestershire, England
Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Smith

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1732) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Smith (1732–1795) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 7 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.

Elizabeth Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Smith PTP
1732–1795
Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
JOHN SMITH PTP
1673–1742
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Elizabeth Brown PTP
1724–1795
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Smith's Descendants

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Elizabeth Smith PTP 1732–1795
  1. 1. Elizabeth Rogers PTP 1639–1677 m. Jonathan Higgins PTP 1637–1711
    1. 1. Jonathan Higgins PTP 1637–1711
    2. 2. Elisha Higgins PTP 1702–1777