Who was Joshua Smith?

Joshua Smith (1658–1719) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joshua Smith 1658–1719

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 OCT 1658 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

Died 20 SEP 1719 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

Father Henry Smith

Mother Elizabeth Cooper

Spouse Mary Peck

Children Joshua Smith Ii

Siblings Abiell Smith

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Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Rehoboth, Massachusetts, U.S., Vital Records FamilySearch Family Tree

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Biography

In 1658, Joshua Smith entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America, born to henry smith and elizabeth cooper. Joshua Smith married mary peck, and had children including joshua smith ii. Joshua Smith passed away in 1719 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America.

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Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Rehoboth, Massachusetts, U.S., Vital Records
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1658

Birth of Joshua Smith in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

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1719

Death of Joshua Smith in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Smith

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1626) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1658) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joshua Smith (1658–1719) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America. 4 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, 4 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 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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