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Samuel Smith 1696–1734

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 May 1696 · Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Died 31 Jul 1734 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father JOHN SMITH (1673–1742)
Mother Bethiah Snow
Spouse Mercy Higgins
Children Bethia Smith, Elkanah Smith, Samuel Smith Jr
Siblings Bethain Smith, David Smith, Dean Smith, James Smith, John Smith, Mary Smith, Mercy Smith, Seth Smith, Stephen Smith
Records
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Researchers connected through Samuel Smith 1696–1734

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Mercy Higgins

Biography

In 1696, Samuel Smith entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, MA, born to john smith and bethiah snow. Samuel Smith married mercy higgins, and had children including bethia smith, elkanah smith, samuel smith jr. Samuel Smith passed away in 1734 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Samuel Smith in Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Birth
1734
Death of Samuel Smith in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Smith

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, MA (1696) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Smith (1696–1734) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, MA and died in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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
1673–1742 · Father
Bethiah Snow
Mother
Smith US Census Records
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Samuel Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Smith PTP
1696–1734
Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Parents
JOHN SMITH PTP
1673–1742
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Smith's Descendants

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Samuel Smith PTP 1696–1734