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Joseph Smith Jr 1805–1844

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Jr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 2 independent trees

Born 23 Dec 1805 · Sharon, Windsor, Vermont, USA
Died 27 Jun 1844 · Carthage, Hancock, Illinois, USA
Father Joseph Smith
Mother Lucy Mack (1775–1855)
Siblings Alvin Smith, Catherine Smith, Don Carlos Smith, Ephriam Smith, Gregory Smith, Hyrum Smith, James Henry Smith, John Smith, Lucy Smith, Mary Coffin Smith, Myrus Smith, Samuel Harrison Smith, Sophronia Smith, William B Smith
Records
Sons of Utah Pioneers Memorial … OneWorldTree
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Researchers connected through Joseph Jr 1805–1844

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Smith Jr began in 1805 in Sharon, Windsor, Vermont, USA. Joseph Smith Jr passed away in 1844 in Carthage, Hancock, Illinois, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Sons of Utah Pioneers Memorial Gallery Index Cards

  2. 2
    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1805
Birth of Joseph Smith Jr in Sharon, Windsor, Vermont, USA
Birth
1844
Death of Joseph Smith Jr in Carthage, Hancock, Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Jr

This ancestor line traces from Torthorwald Or Carlaverock, Dumfries, Scotland (1455) to Sharon, Windsor, Vermont, USA (1805) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Jr (1805–1844) was born in Sharon, Windsor, Vermont, USA and died in Carthage, Hancock, Illinois, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 12 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

Joseph Smith
Father
Lucy Mack
1775–1855 · Mother

Joseph Jr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Smith Jr PTP
1805–1844
Sharon, Windsor, Vermont, USA
Parents
Unknown
Lucy Mack PTP
1775–1855
Gilsum, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Solomon Mack PTP
1732–1820
Lyme, Conn
Unknown

Joseph Jr's Descendants

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JJ
Joseph Smith Jr PTP 1805–1844