Who was Samuel Smith?

Samuel Smith (1756–1828) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and died in West Springfield, Hampden, MA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Smith 1756–1828

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Mar 1756 · Springfield, Massachusetts

Died 18 Oct 1828 · West Springfield, Hampden, MA

Father Samuel Smith

Mother Mercy Leonard

Spouse Lovisa Ely Smith

Children Clarissa Day Smith

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Samuel Smith was born in 1756 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the child of samuel smith and mercy leonard. Samuel Smith married lovisa ely smith, and had children including clarissa day smith. Samuel Smith passed away in 1828 in West Springfield, Hampden, MA.

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Birth of Samuel Smith in Springfield, Massachusetts

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Death of Samuel Smith in West Springfield, Hampden, MA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Smith

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Springfield, Massachusetts (1756) across 11 generations.

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: Samuel Smith (1756–1828) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and died in West Springfield, Hampden, MA. 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 (C) 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 11 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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