Who was William Smith?

William Smith (1708–1776) was born in Long Island, New York and died in Setauket, Suffolk, New York, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Henry Smith 1708–1776

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 29 Oct 1708 · Long Island, New York

Died 2 Oct 1776 · Setauket, Suffolk, New York, USA

Spouse Margaret Lloyd (1713–1756)

Children Rebecca Mary Smith

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Rebecca Mary Smith

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The story of William Henry Smith began in 1708 in Long Island, New York. William Henry Smith married margaret lloyd, and had children including rebecca mary smith. William Henry Smith passed away in 1776 in Setauket, Suffolk, New York, USA.

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Birth of William Henry Smith in Long Island, New York

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: William Smith (1708–1776) was born in Long Island, New York and died in Setauket, Suffolk, New York, USA. 4 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, 4 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Henry Smith PTP

1708–1776

Long Island, New York