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Mary Smith 1736–1769

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 20 Aug 1736 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Died 11 Aug 1769 · Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut
Father Richard Smith (1734–1734)
Mother Mary Cleveland (1720–1765)
Siblings Ebenezer Smith, John Smith, Lydia Smith, Richard Smith, Samuel Smith, Zeruiah Smith

Researchers connected through Mary Smith 1736–1769

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mary Smith 1736–1769

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1736, Mary Smith entered the world in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, born to richard smith and mary cleveland. Mary Smith passed away in 1769 in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1736
Birth of Mary Smith in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Birth
1769
Death of Mary Smith in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Smith

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut (1736) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Smith (1736–1769) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut and died in Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut. 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 7 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
1736–1769
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Parents
Richard Smith PTP
1734–1734
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Mary Cleveland PTP
1720–1765
Canterbury, Conn
Grandparents
Richard Smith PTP
1734–1734
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Mary Cleveland PTP
1720–1765
Canterbury, Conn
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1666–1709
Woburn, Mass
Unknown

Mary Smith's Descendants

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MS
Mary Smith PTP 1736–1769