Who was Francis Smith?

Francis Smith (1658–1744) was born in Reading, Middlesex, MA and died in Reading, Middlesex, Massachuettes. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Francis Smith 1658–1744

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Dec 1658 · Reading, Middlesex, MA

Died 14 Nov 1744 · Reading, Middlesex, Massachuettes

Spouse Ruth Maverick (1657–1717)

Children Abraham Smith

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Abraham Smith

Biography

The story of Francis Smith began in 1658 in Reading, Middlesex, MA. Francis Smith married ruth maverick, and had children including abraham smith. Francis Smith passed away in 1744 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachuettes.

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Birth of Francis Smith in Reading, Middlesex, MA

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: Francis Smith (1658–1744) was born in Reading, Middlesex, MA and died in Reading, Middlesex, Massachuettes. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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 1 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.

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Francis Smith PTP

1658–1744

Reading, Middlesex, MA