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William Smith 1603–1653

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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7 researchers on YourRoots have William Smith 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 7 independent trees

Born 15 Apr 1603 · Leeds, Yorkshire, , England
Died 26 Jun 1653 · Leeds, Yorkshire, , England
Father John Smith (1674–1751)
Mother Margaret Burnley
Siblings Abiah Smith, Abraham Smith, Andrew Smith, Daniel Smith, Daughter Smith, Ebenezer Smith, Hannah Smith, James Smith, John Smith, Joseph Smith, Margaret Smith, Mary Smith, Mercy Smith, Nathan Smith, Phebe Smith, Rebecca Smith, Samuel Smith, Thomas Smith
Records
England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988 England & Wales, Christening Index, … London, England, Church of England … West Yorkshire, England, Church of … England, Select Births and Christenings England, Select Marriages
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1603, William Smith entered the world in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, born to john smith and margaret burnley. William Smith passed away in 1653 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  3. 3
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  4. 4
    Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812

  5. 5
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  6. 6
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1603
Birth of William Smith in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1653
Death of William Smith in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Smith

This ancestor line traces from Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1507) to Leeds, Yorkshire, England (1603) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Smith (1603–1653) was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, , England and died in Leeds, Yorkshire, , England. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.

Related Records

John Smith
1674–1751 · Father
Margaret Burnley
Mother
William Smith in the US Census
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William Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Smith PTP
1603–1653
Leeds, Yorkshire, , England
Parents
John Smith PTP
1674–1751
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Phebe Canfield, PTP
1656–1730
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Unknown

William Smith's Descendants

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William Smith PTP 1603–1653