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Ester "Esther" Sherman Smith 1633–1716

Public Tree Person

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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Ester Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees

Born 2 May 1633 · Glodwick, Oldham, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Died 17 Apr 1716 · South Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island, USA
Father John Burre Smith
Mother Sarah Sherman (1606–1672)
Siblings Richard Smith

Researchers connected through Ester Smith 1633–1716

and 2 more tree owners connected with Ester Smith 1633–1716

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Ester "Esther" Sherman Smith was born in 1633 in Glodwick, Oldham, Manchester, Lancashire, England, the child of john burre smith and sarah ward sherman. Ester "Esther" Sherman Smith passed away in 1716 in South Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1633
Birth of Ester "Esther" Sherman Smith in Glodwick, Oldham, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Birth
1716
Death of Ester "Esther" Sherman Smith in South Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ester Smith

This ancestor line traces from Yaxley, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1490) to Glodwick, Oldham, Manchester, Lancashire, England (1633) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ester Smith (1633–1716) was born in Glodwick, Oldham, Manchester, Lancashire, England and died in South Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Ester 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 6 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.

Ester Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ester "Esther" Sherman Smith PTP
1633–1716
Glodwick, Oldham, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Ward Sherman PTP
1606–1672
Dedham, Essex, , England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ester Smith's Descendants

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Ester "Esther" Sherman Smith PTP 1633–1716