John Smith 1715–1789
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Smith 1715–1789
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1715, John Smith entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America, born to john smith sr and elizabeth burnham. John Smith passed away in 1789 in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, USA.
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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2Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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3Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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4Record Ancestry Family Tree
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5Record Findagrave
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Smith
This ancestor line traces from Ely, Cambridgeshire, England (1525) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America (1715) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Smith (1715–1789) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America and died in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, USA. 4 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, 4 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 7 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