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Matthew Smith 1659–1690

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 02 Sep 1659 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 15 Dec 1690 · Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father
Mother
Spouse Mary Cutler (1663–1744)
Children , , , ,
Siblings , , ,

Researchers connected through Matthew Smith 1659–1690

and 4 more tree owners connected with Matthew Smith 1659–1690

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Cutler
Children

Biography

The story of Matthew Smith began in 1659 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Matthew Smith married mary cutler, and had children including elizabeth smith, john smith, mary smith, matthew smith, thomas smith. Matthew Smith passed away in 1690 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1659
Birth of Matthew Smith in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1690
Death of Matthew Smith in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Smith

This ancestor line traces from Dullingham, Cambridgeshire, England (1515) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1659) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Smith (1659–1690) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew 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 6 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.

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Matthew Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthew Smith PTP
1659–1690
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Matthew Smith's Descendants

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Matthew Smith PTP 1659–1690 m. Mary Cutler PTP 1663–1744