Who was MEHITABLE SMITH?

MEHITABLE SMITH (1726–1793) was born in New Haven and died in East Haven, CT. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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MEHITABLE (#T) SMITH 1726–1793

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

Born 17 Apr 1726 · New Haven

Died 19 Oct 1793 · East Haven, CT

Father John Boyne Smith Jr

Mother Martha Tuttle

Spouse Jesse P Ludington

Children Elam Luddington

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Biography

The story of MEHITABLE (#T) SMITH began in 1726 in New Haven. MEHITABLE (#T) SMITH married jesse p ludington, and had children including elam luddington. MEHITABLE (#T) SMITH passed away in 1793 in East Haven, CT.

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Birth of MEHITABLE (#T) SMITH in New Haven

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Death of MEHITABLE (#T) SMITH in East Haven, CT

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Oldest Ancestor Line from MEHITABLE SMITH

This ancestor line traces from Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England (1631) to New Haven (1726) across 4 generations.

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: MEHITABLE SMITH (1726–1793) was born in New Haven and died in East Haven, CT. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have MEHITABLE 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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