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Samuel Smith 1666–1748

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 7 independent trees

Born 26 Jan 1666 · Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 12 Jul 1748 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Robert Smith
Mother Mary French (1629–1672)
Siblings Amye Smith, Annye Smith, Ephraim Smith, Jacob Smith, John Smith, Mariah Smith, Mary Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Phebe Smith, Sarah Smith, Thomas Smith
Records
Millennium File
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1666, Samuel Smith entered the world in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to robert smith and mary french. Samuel Smith passed away in 1748 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Millennium File

Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Samuel Smith in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1748
Death of Samuel Smith in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Smith

This ancestor line traces from Town Hope, Herefordshire, , England (1538) to Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, US (1666) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Smith (1666–1748) was born in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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 5 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

Robert Smith
Father
Mary French
1629–1672 · Mother
Samuel Smith in the US Census
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Samuel Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Smith PTP
1666–1748
Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary French PTP
1629–1672
Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Smith's Descendants

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Samuel Smith PTP 1666–1748