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Jacob Smith 1673–1738

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 Jacob Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 26 Jan 1673 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 Jan 1738 · Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Robert Smith (1626–1693)
Mother Mary French (1629–1672)
Siblings Amye Smith, Annye Smith, Ephraim Smith, Jacob Smith, John Smith, Mariah Smith, Mary Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Phebe Smith, Samuel Smith, Sarah Smith, Thomas Smith

Researchers connected through Jacob Smith 1673–1738

and 1 more tree owner connected with Jacob Smith 1673–1738

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jacob Smith began in 1673 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Jacob Smith passed away in 1738 in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1673
Birth of Jacob Smith in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1738
Death of Jacob Smith in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Smith

This ancestor line traces from Disley, Cheshire, , England (1444) to Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts (1673) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Smith (1673–1738) was born in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob 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.
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.

Jacob Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Smith PTP
1673–1738
Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Robert Smith PTP
1626–1693
Kirton, Lincolnshire, England
Mary French PTP
1629–1672
Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jacob Smith's Descendants

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Jacob Smith PTP 1673–1738