Lydia Smith (1702–1799) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Litchfield, Kennebec, Maine, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Smith 1702–1799

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1702 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 16 May 1799 · Litchfield, Kennebec, Maine, USA

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Biography

Lydia Smith was born in 1702 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Lydia Smith married john smith. Lydia Smith passed away in 1799 in Litchfield, Kennebec, Maine, USA.

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Birth of Lydia Smith in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Lydia Smith in Litchfield, Kennebec, Maine, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Smith

This ancestor line traces from Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1672) to Eastham, Barnstable, MA (1702) across 2 generations.

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: Lydia Smith (1702–1799) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Litchfield, Kennebec, Maine, 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 Lydia 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.
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Lydia Smith PTP

1702–1799

Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA