Mary Smith (1698–1741) was born in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Smith 1698–1741

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Reliability Score: B

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 Jan 1698 · Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Died 28 May 1741 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Father Daniel Smith

Mother Hannah Knapp

Siblings Benjamin Smith, Charles Smith, Daniel Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Ezra Smith, Hannah Smith, Jabez Smith, Joseph Smith, Joshua Smith, Mary Smith, Moses Smith, Nathan Smith, Ruth Smith, Sarah Smith

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Smith

Hannah Knapp

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Smith began in 1698 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Mary Smith passed away in 1741 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1698

Birth of Mary Smith in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1741

Death of Mary Smith in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Smith

This ancestor line traces from Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England (1344) to Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1698) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Smith (1698–1741) was born in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 11 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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