Heman Jr. (1760–1832) was born in Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Orrington, Penobscot, Maine, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Heman Smith Jr. 1760–1832

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Apr 1760 · Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Died 17 Feb 1832 · Orrington, Penobscot, Maine, United States

Father Heman Smith Sr

Mother Mary Lincoln

Spouse Elizabeth Eliza Doane

Children Clarissa Smith, David Smith, Elizabeth Smith, George Washington Smith, Heman Smith, Joseph Smith, Mary Polly Smith, Ruth Smith

Siblings Asaph Smith, Dean Smith, John Smith, Mary Smith, Miriam Mary Smith, Nathaniel Smith

Records

1790 United States Federal Census 1820 United States Federal Census American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records U.S. Compiled Revolutionary War Military …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Heman Smith Sr

Mary Lincoln

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Eliza Doane

Children

Clarissa Smith

David Smith

Elizabeth Smith

George Washington Smith

Biography

In 1760, Heman Smith Jr. entered the world in Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to heman smith sr and mary lincoln. In 1790, Heman Smith Jr. resided in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. In 1820, Heman Smith Jr. resided in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Heman Smith Jr. married elizabeth eliza doane, and had children including clarissa smith, david smith, elizabeth smith, george washington smith, heman smith, joseph smith, mary polly smith, ruth smith. Heman Smith Jr. passed away in 1832 in Orrington, Penobscot, Maine, United States.

Sources

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Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Military U.S. Compiled Revolutionary War Military Service Records

Life Timeline

1760

Birth of Heman Smith Jr. in Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Birth

1790

Heman Smith Jr. resided here in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Residence

1820

Heman Smith Jr. resided here in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Residence

1832

Death of Heman Smith Jr. in Orrington, Penobscot, Maine, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Heman Jr.

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1760) across 8 generations.

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: Heman Jr. (1760–1832) was born in Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Orrington, Penobscot, Maine, United States. 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 Heman 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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