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John Smith 1665–1724

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

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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

6 researchers on YourRoots have John Smith 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through John Smith 1665–1724

and 5 more tree owners connected with John Smith 1665–1724

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1665, John Smith entered the world in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, born to john smith and mary partridge. John Smith passed away in 1724 in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Church Records Suffolk, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  8. 8
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  9. 9
    Record North America, Family Histories

  10. 10
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  11. 11
    Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  12. 12
    Record Lieut. Samuel Smith : his children and one line of descendants and related families

  13. 13
    Record Root genealogical records, 1600-1870 : comprising the general history of the Root and Roots families in America

Life Timeline

1665
Birth of John Smith in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1724
Death of John Smith in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Smith

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk, England (1575) to Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA (1665) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Smith (1665–1724) was born in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. 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 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 Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Smith PTP
1665–1724
Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Smith PTP
1665–1724
Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Smith PTP
1665–1724
Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Smith's Descendants

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John Smith PTP 1665–1724