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Samuel SMITH 1737–1785

Public Tree Person

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel SMITH in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 4 independent trees

Born 28 Oct 1737 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 14 Nov 1785 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Samuel Smith (1679–1763)
Mother Priscilla Gould (1707–1744)
Siblings Asael Smith, Priscilla Smith, Susanna Smith, Susannah Smith, Vashti Smith

Researchers connected through Samuel SMITH 1737–1785

and 3 more tree owners connected with Samuel SMITH 1737–1785

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1737, Samuel SMITH entered the world in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to samuel smith and priscilla gould. Samuel SMITH passed away in 1785 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Samuel SMITH in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1785
Death of Samuel SMITH in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel SMITH

This ancestor line traces from Nazing, Essex, England (1440) to Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1737) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel SMITH (1737–1785) was born in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 10 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
1737–1785
Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Samuel Smith PTP
1679–1763
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Priscilla Gould PTP
1707–1744
Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Phebe Canfield, PTP
1656–1730
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Zaccheus Gould PTP
1717–1793
Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Unknown

Samuel SMITH's Descendants

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Samuel SMITH PTP 1737–1785