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Samuel Smith 1679–1763

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 5 independent trees

Born 18 Oct 1679 · Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died 20 Jul 1763 · Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Father John Smith
Mother Phebe Canfield, (1656–1730)
Siblings Abiah Smith, Ebenezar Smith, John Smith, Joseph Smith Lieutenant, Mercy Smith, Nathan Smith, Phebe Smith, Thomas Smith
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1679, Samuel Smith entered the world in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, born to john smith and phebe canfield. Samuel Smith passed away in 1763 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1679
Birth of Samuel Smith in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1763
Death of Samuel Smith in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Smith

This ancestor line traces from Harleston, Northampton, England (1504) to Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1679) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Smith (1679–1763) was born in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 5 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, 5 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 7 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

John Smith
Father
Phebe Canfield,
1656–1730 · 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
1679–1763
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Phebe Canfield, PTP
1656–1730
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Smith's Descendants

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Samuel Smith PTP 1679–1763