Sarah Smith (1674–1723) was born in Topsfield, Massachusetts and died in Boxford, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 26 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Smith 1674–1723

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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

Born 10 Jul 1674 · Topsfield, Massachusetts

Died 4 Dec 1723 · Boxford, Massachusetts

Father William T Smith

Mother Rebecca Keyes

Siblings Benjamin Smith, Mary Smith, Rebecka Smith, Samuel Smith, Solomon Smith, William Smith

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Researchers connected through Sarah Smith 1674–1723

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Immediate Family

Parents

William T Smith

Rebecca Keyes

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Smith began in 1674 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Sarah Smith passed away in 1723 in Boxford, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1674

Birth of Sarah Smith in Topsfield, Massachusetts

Birth

1723

Death of Sarah Smith in Boxford, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Smith

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Topsfield, Essex, MA, USA (1674) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Smith (1674–1723) was born in Topsfield, Massachusetts and died in Boxford, Massachusetts. 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 Sarah 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 26 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.