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Sign up freeBenjamin Smith 1658–1720
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Birth Date: January 7, 1658
Birth Location: Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Death Date: July 4, 1720
Death Location: Edgartown, Dukes, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Children: Ebenezer Smith
Benjamin Smith was born in 1658 in Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, the child of John Smith And Susannah Hinckley. In 1719, Benjamin Smith resided in Edgartown, Dukes County. Benjamin Smith married Jedidah Mayhew, and had children including Abiah Smith, Benjamin Smith, Dorcas Smith, Ebenezer Smith, Jean Smith, Jedidah Smith, Mary A Smith, Thomas Smith. Benjamin Smith passed away in 1720 in Edgartown, Dukes, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
Why This Is a Public Tree Person
This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist:
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
- Star tree owner
Immediate Family
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Biography
Early Life
Benjamin Smith was born in 1658 in Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, the child of John Smith And Susannah Hinckley.
In 1719, Benjamin Smith resided in Edgartown, Dukes County.
Family
Benjamin Smith married Jedidah Mayhew, and had children including Abiah Smith, Benjamin Smith, Dorcas Smith, Ebenezer Smith, Jean Smith, Jedidah Smith, Mary A Smith, Thomas Smith.
Later Years
Benjamin Smith passed away in 1720 in Edgartown, Dukes, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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