Sir William John Smythe 1553–1629
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Smythe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 6 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Smythe 1553–1629
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Sir William John Smythe began in 1553 in Welbourn, Lincoln, England. Sir William John Smythe married elizabeth sherard hatch, and had children including elizabeth marshall smith smythe. Sir William John Smythe passed away in 1629 in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Smythe
This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England (1465) to Welbourn, Lincoln, England (1553) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Smythe (1553–1629) was born in Welbourn, Lincoln, England and died in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 4 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.
Sir Smythe's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record