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Mary Smith 1704–1770

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 May 1704 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 23 Mar 1770 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Samuel Smith (1638–1703)
Mother Abigail Emerson
Siblings Abigail Smith, Eleazer Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Hannah Smith, Jonathan Smith, Mehetabel Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Samuel Smith, Sarah Smith George, Timothy Smith

Researchers connected through Mary Smith 1704–1770

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mary Smith 1704–1770

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1704, Mary Smith entered the world in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to samuel smith and abigail emerson. Mary Smith passed away in 1770 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Mary Smith in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1770
Death of Mary Smith in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Smith

This ancestor line traces from Elham, Shepway District, Kent, England (1470) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1704) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Smith (1704–1770) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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 9 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.

Mary Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Smith PTP
1704–1770
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Samuel Smith PTP
1638–1703
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Dorothy Cotton PTP
1606–1680
Haverhill, England
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Smith's Descendants

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Mary Smith PTP 1704–1770