YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

John Smith 1645–1714

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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

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

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 5 Oct 1645 · Sileby, Leicestershire, England
Died 11 Feb 1714 · Darby, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Father
Mother
Spouse
Children

Researchers connected through John Smith 1645–1714

and 5 more tree owners connected with John Smith 1645–1714

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Children

Biography

In 1645, John Smith entered the world in Sileby, Leicestershire, England, born to william smith smyth and mary ann manly mills married as smith. John Smith married eleanor dolby, and had children including mary rebecca smith. John Smith passed away in 1714 in Darby, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Manchester, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1645
Birth of John Smith in Sileby, Leicestershire, England
Birth
1714
Death of John Smith in Darby, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Smith

This ancestor line traces from So, Sussex, England (1628) to Sileby, Leicestershire, England (1645) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Smith (1645–1714) was born in Sileby, Leicestershire, England and died in Darby, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. 6 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, 6 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 2 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.

Related Records

John Smith in the US Census
View census records

John Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Smith PTP
1645–1714
Sileby, Leicestershire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Smith's Descendants

1.
JS
John Smith PTP 1645–1714