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Thomas Smith 1637–1697

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 5 independent trees

Born 17 Dec 1637 · Burnley, Lancashire, England
Died 18 Nov 1697 · Stone Edge, Northern Province, South Africa
Father Sir Lt Gen Christopher Thomas Lawrence Smythe Smith
Mother Lady Towneley, (1598–1679)
Siblings Capt Richard Smith, Col John Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Ellen Smith, Henry Smith, Lawrence Smith, Mary Hitchon Smith, Sir Lt Christopher Ii Kit The Immigrant Smith, Susannah Smith, Thomas Smith, Thomas Smyth
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Smith began in 1637 in Burnley, Lancashire, England. Thomas Smith passed away in 1697 in Stone Edge, Northern Province, South Africa.

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Thomas Smith in Burnley, Lancashire, England
Birth
1697
Death of Thomas Smith in Stone Edge, Northern Province, South Africa
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Smith

This ancestor line traces from Stannihurst, Stoneyhurst, Devon, England (1592) to Burnley, Lancashire, England (1637) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Smith (1637–1697) was born in Burnley, Lancashire, England and died in Stone Edge, Northern Province, South Africa. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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.
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.

Related Records

Sir Lt Gen Christopher Thomas Lawrence Smythe Smith
Father
Lady Towneley,
1598–1679 · Mother
Thomas Smith in the US Census
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Thomas Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Smith PTP
1637–1697
Burnley, Lancashire, England
Parents
Unknown
Lady Elizabeth Towneley, PTP
1598–1679
Stone Edge, Colne, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Smith's Descendants

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Thomas Smith PTP 1637–1697