Who was Samuel Smith?

Samuel Smith (1679–1744) was born in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Smith 1679–1744

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Oct 1679 · Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Died 4 May 1744 · Connecticut, USA

Father John Smith

Mother Phoebe Canfield

Spouse Rachel Elizabeth Lambert

Children Martha Smith

Siblings John Smith, Joseph Smith, Nathan Smith, Phobe Smith, Thomas Smith Deacon

Records

Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … North America, Family Histories Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of … Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Smith

Phoebe Canfield

Spouse(s)

Rachel Elizabeth Lambert

Children

Martha Smith

Biography

In 1679, Samuel Smith entered the world in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to john smith and phoebe canfield. Samuel Smith married rachel elizabeth lambert, and had children including martha smith. Samuel Smith passed away in 1744 in Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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Marriage Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
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Probate/Wills Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1679

Birth of Samuel Smith in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1742

Samuel Smith - Probate in Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Probate

1744

Death of Samuel Smith in Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Smith

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, England (1590) to Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1679) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Smith (1679–1744) was born in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Connecticut, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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.
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