Richard Smith 1596–1669
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Richard Smith began in 1596 in Braunstone Parish, Leicestershire, England. Richard Smith married rebecca treat lady bushwell, and had children including abigail smith, alice smith, benjamin smith, elizabeth smith, james smith, joan smith, jonathan smith, joseph smith, katherine smith, margaret smith, mary smith, mary treat smith, nicholas smith, richard bull smith smythe jr capt, richard smith, susan smith, susanna smith, susannah frances smith. Richard Smith passed away in 1669 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Smith
This ancestor line traces from England (1480) to Braunstone Parish, Leicestershire, England (1596) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Smith (1596–1669) was born in Braunstone Parish, Leicestershire, England and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Richard Smith's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record