Joshua Smith 1658–1719
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through Joshua Smith 1658–1719
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1658, Joshua Smith entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to henry smith 1 anc mltucker jr ensign and elizabeth cooper 1 anc mltucker. Joshua Smith married mary peck, and had children including elizabeth smith, francis smith, henry smith, huldah hunt, joan smith, joshua smith, rebeka smith, sarah smith, stephen smith, sybil hunt, tabitha hunt. Joshua Smith passed away in 1719 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
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2Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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6Record North America, Family Histories
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7Vital Records Rehoboth, Massachusetts, U.S., Vital Records
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8Record Ancestry Family Tree
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9Record FamilySearch Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Smith
This ancestor line traces from Earls Colne, Essex, England (1503) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1658) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joshua Smith (1658–1719) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua 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 6 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
Joshua Smith's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record