Hugh Smith (1737–1742) was born in Chatham, Mass, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chatham, Mass, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hugh Smith 1737–1742

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Jan 1737 · Chatham, Mass, Massachusetts, USA

Died 5 Jan 1742 · Chatham, Mass, Massachusetts, USA

Father Seth Smith

Mother Elizabeth Stewart

Siblings Elizabeth Smith, Enos Smith, Hugh Smith, Mary Smith, Seth Smith, Zillah Smith

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Seth Smith

Elizabeth Stewart

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1737, Hugh Smith entered the world in Chatham, Mass, Massachusetts, USA, born to seth smith and elizabeth stewart. Hugh Smith passed away in 1742 in Chatham, Mass, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1737

Birth of Hugh Smith in Chatham, Mass, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1742

Death of Hugh Smith in Chatham, Mass, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Smith

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1737) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hugh Smith (1737–1742) was born in Chatham, Mass, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chatham, Mass, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh 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.
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