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Samuel Smith 1638–1703

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 17 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 17 trees
Death year and location consistent across 17 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

17 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 17 independent trees

Born 27 Jan 1638 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 10 Sep 1703 · Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father
Mother (1606–1680)
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Records
Ancestry Family Tree The Church of Jesus Christ …

Researchers connected through Samuel Smith 1638–1703

and 16 more tree owners connected with Samuel Smith 1638–1703

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1638, Samuel Smith entered the world in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, born to henry smith and dorothy cotton. Samuel Smith passed away in 1703 in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  2. 2
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1638
Birth of Samuel Smith in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1703
Death of Samuel Smith in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Smith

This ancestor line traces from Dorchester, Dorset, England (1580) to Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1638) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Smith (1638–1703) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 17 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, 17 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 2 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.

Related Records

Samuel Smith in the US Census
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Samuel Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Smith PTP
1638–1703
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
PTP
1606–1680
Haverhill, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Smith's Descendants

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Samuel Smith PTP 1638–1703