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Moses Smith 1706–1781

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Moses Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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 6 independent trees

Born 30 Apr 1706 · Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Died 12 May 1781 · Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1675–1725)
Mother
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Researchers connected through Moses Smith 1706–1781

and 5 more tree owners connected with Moses Smith 1706–1781

Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1706, Moses Smith entered the world in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, born to nathaniel smith and elizabeth cooke. Moses Smith passed away in 1781 in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1706
Birth of Moses Smith in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1781
Death of Moses Smith in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Moses Smith

This ancestor line traces from Arques-la-Bataille, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1002) to Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States (1706) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Moses Smith (1706–1781) was born in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA and died in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Moses 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 22 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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Moses Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Moses Smith PTP
1706–1781
Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
PTP
1675–1725
Weymouth, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Moses Smith's Descendants

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Moses Smith PTP 1706–1781