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John Smith Smyth Schmidt 1647–1726

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Schmidt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 09 Mar 1647 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 28 Nov 1726 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Rebecca Elridge Or Starke
Spouse Rebecca Poore
Children John Smith

Researchers connected through John Schmidt 1647–1726

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1647, John Smith Smyth Schmidt entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to rebecca elridge or starke. John Smith Smyth Schmidt married rebecca poore, and had children including john smith. John Smith Smyth Schmidt passed away in 1726 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1647
Birth of John Smith Smyth Schmidt in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1726
Death of John Smith Smyth Schmidt in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Schmidt

This ancestor line traces from Whalley, Lancashire, England (1563) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1647) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Schmidt (1647–1726) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newbury, Essex, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 4 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.

John Schmidt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Smith Smyth Schmidt PTP
1647–1726
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Schmidt's Descendants

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John Smith Smyth Schmidt PTP 1647–1726