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John Smith 1703–1767

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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Apr 1703 · Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Died 2 Apr 1767 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father JOHN SMITH (1673–1742)
Mother Bethiah Snow
Spouse Elizabeth Brown (1724–1795)
Children Benjamin Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Elknah Smith, Henry Smith, JOHN SMITH, Mehetable Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Rhoda Smith, Ruben Smith, Thomas Smith
Siblings Bethain Smith, David Smith, Dean Smith, James Smith, Mary Smith, Mercy Smith, Samuel Smith, Seth Smith, Stephen Smith
Records
Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … Bristol, England, Select Church of … S968164303 S968164492
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1703, John Smith entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, MA, born to john smith and bethiah snow. John Smith married elizabeth brown, lydia smith, and had children including benjamin smith, elizabeth smith, elknah smith, henry smith, john smith, mehetable smith, nathaniel smith, rhoda smith, ruben smith, thomas smith. John Smith passed away in 1767 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  4. 4
    Church Records Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

  5. 5
    Record S968164303

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    Record S968164492

Life Timeline

1703
Birth of John Smith in Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Birth
1763
John Smith was married in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1767
Death of John Smith in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Smith

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1548) to Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1703) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Smith (1703–1767) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, MA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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JOHN SMITH
1673–1742 · Father
Bethiah Snow
Mother
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John Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Smith PTP
1703–1767
Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Parents
JOHN SMITH PTP
1673–1742
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
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John Smith's Descendants

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John Smith PTP 1703–1767 m. Elizabeth Brown PTP 1724–1795
  1. 1. Elizabeth Smith PTP 1648–1732
  2. 2. JOHN SMITH PTP 1673–1742