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Samuel Smith 1668–1692

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Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 May 1668 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 22 Sep 1692 · Eastham
Father Samuel Smith (1641–1697)
Mother Mary Hopkins (1640–1700)
Siblings Deborah Rebecca Smith, Elisha Smith, Grace Smith, John Smith, Joseph Smith, Mary Smith, Rebecca Smith, Seth Smith

Researchers connected through Samuel Smith 1668–1692

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Samuel Smith was born in 1668 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of samuel smith and mary hopkins. Samuel Smith passed away in 1692 in Eastham.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  7. 7
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  8. 8
    Record John D Austin (1989), <i>Stephen Hopkins MFIP' by John D Austin (1989)</i>

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Samuel Smith in Medfield, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1662
Death of Samuel Smith in Medfield, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death
1665
Birth of Samuel Smith in Medfield, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1668
Birth of Samuel Smith in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1668
Birth of Samuel Smith in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1692
Death of Samuel Smith in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death
1692
Death of Samuel Smith in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1692
Death of Samuel Smith in Eastham
Death
1694
Death of Samuel Smith in Medfield, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Smith

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Eastham, Barnstable Co., MA, USA (1668) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Smith (1668–1692) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham. 8 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, 8 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 23 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.

Samuel Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Smith PTP
1668–1692
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Samuel Smith PTP
1641–1697
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, British America
Mary Hopkins PTP
1640–1700
Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Smith's Descendants

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Samuel Smith PTP 1668–1692