Who was Jonathan Smith?

Jonathan Smith (1706–1794) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonial America, , , , , , , , and died in Massachusetts, Colonial America, , , , , , , , , ,. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jonathan Smith 1706–1794

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 MAY 1706 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonial America, , , , , , , ,

Died 8 MAY 1794 · Massachusetts, Colonial America, , , , , , , , , ,

Father Gershom Gersham 840 Smith

Mother Rebecca Rebeckah Rebekah Ripley Riply

Children William Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gershom Gersham 840 Smith

Rebecca Rebeckah Rebekah Ripley Riply

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

William Smith

Biography

The story of Jonathan Smith began in 1706 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonial America,. Jonathan Smith had children including william smith. Jonathan Smith passed away in 1794 in Massachusetts, Colonial America,.

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1706

Birth of Jonathan Smith in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonial America,

Birth

1794

Death of Jonathan Smith in Massachusetts, Colonial America,

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Smith

This ancestor line traces from Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1670) to Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonial America (1706) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jonathan Smith (1706–1794) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonial America, , , , , , , , and died in Massachusetts, Colonial America, , , , , , , , , ,. 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 Jonathan 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.
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