Joseph Smith Sr 1771–1840
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Sr 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Joseph Sr 1771–1840
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Joseph Smith Sr began in 1771 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Joseph Smith Sr married lucy mack, and had children including alvin smith, don carlos smith, ephraim smith, hyram smith, joseph smith, katherine smith, lucy smith, samuel harrison smith, sophronia smith, william b smith. Joseph Smith Sr passed away in 1840 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA.
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Sr
This ancestor line traces from Boxford, Assington, Suffolk, England (1435) to Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1771) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Sr (1771–1840) was born in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, 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 (A) 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 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.
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Joseph Sr's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Joseph Sr's Descendants
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1. PTP 1805–1844 m. PTP 1804–1887 m. PTP 1804–1879
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7. PTP 1832–1914
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5. PTP 1811–1893
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6. PTP 1816–1841
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7. PTP 1821–1882