Who was Sparrow Smith?

Sparrow Smith (1760–1842) was born in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut and died in Chatham, Middlesex, Connecticut. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sparrow Smith 1760–1842

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Aug 1760 · Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut

Died 15 Jul 1842 · Chatham, Middlesex, Connecticut

Father Isaac Smith

Mother Mary Sparrow

Spouse Eunice Clark

Children John William Burke Smith, Nathaniel Clark Smith

Siblings Asenath Smith, Azubah Smith, Isaac Smith, Mary Smith, Phebe Smith, Ralph Smith, Sarah Smith

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, … U.S., Sons of the American … Connecticut, U.S., Church Record Abstracts Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts U.S., Find a Grave Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Smith

Mary Sparrow

Spouse(s)

Eunice Clark

Children

John William Burke Smith

Nathaniel Clark Smith

Biography

In 1760, Sparrow Smith entered the world in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, born to isaac smith and mary sparrow. In 1818, Sparrow Smith resided in East Hampton, Middlesex, Connecticut. Sparrow Smith married eunice clark, and had children including john william burke smith, nathaniel clark smith. Sparrow Smith passed away in 1842 in Chatham, Middlesex, Connecticut.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Military U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Church Records Connecticut, U.S., Church Record Abstracts
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Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1760

Birth of Sparrow Smith in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut

Birth

1818

Sparrow Smith resided here in East Hampton, Middlesex, Connecticut

Residence

1842

Death of Sparrow Smith in East Hampton, Middlesex, Connecticut

Death

1842

Burial of Sparrow Smith in Chatham, Middlesex, Connecticut

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sparrow Smith

This ancestor line traces from Orleans, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1716) to Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut (1760) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sparrow Smith (1760–1842) was born in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut and died in Chatham, Middlesex, Connecticut. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sparrow 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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