Who was Joseph Smith?

Joseph Smith (1667–1746) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Smith 1667–1746

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 6 Dec 1667 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 14 Mar 1746 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Spouse Anne Fuller

Children Anne Smith, Benjamin Smith, Daniel Smith, David Smith, Ebenezer Smith, Elizabeth Smith, James Smith, Jemima Smith, Joseph Smith, Mary Smith, Matthias Smith, Susanna Smith, Thomas Smith

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Biography

In 1667, Joseph Smith entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Joseph Smith married anne fuller, and had children including anne smith, benjamin smith, daniel smith, david smith, ebenezer smith, elizabeth smith, james smith, jemima smith, joseph smith, mary smith, matthias smith, susanna smith, thomas smith. Joseph Smith passed away in 1746 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Joseph Smith in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Joseph Smith in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Smith

This ancestor line traces from Bryants, Dorset, England, United Kingdom (1615) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1667) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Smith (1667–1746) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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, 8 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 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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Joseph Smith PTP

1667–1746

Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA