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Matthias Smith 1697–1768

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Matthias 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 10 Jul 1697 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 21 Oct 1768 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joseph Smith (1691–1728)
Mother Anne Fuller
Siblings Anne Smith, Benjamin Smith, Daniel Smith, David Smith, Ebenezer Smith, Elizabeth Smith, James Smith, Jemima Smith, Joseph Smith, Mary Smith, Susanna Smith, Thomas Smith

Researchers connected through Matthias Smith 1697–1768

and 3 more tree owners connected with Matthias Smith 1697–1768

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Matthias Smith began in 1697 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Matthias Smith passed away in 1768 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Matthias Smith in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1768
Death of Matthias Smith in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthias Smith

This ancestor line traces from Redenhall, Harlston, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom (1549) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1697) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Matthias Smith (1697–1768) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Matthias 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.

Matthias Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthias Smith PTP
1697–1768
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joseph Smith PTP
1691–1728
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Joseph Smith PTP
1691–1728
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Matthias Smith's Descendants

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Matthias Smith PTP 1697–1768