YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Christopher Smith 1670–1739 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1670

Birth Location: Burnley Parish, England

Death Date: 1739

Death Location: Louisa, Hanover, Virginia, United States

Father: Lt Smythe

Mother: Lydia Broadribb

Spouse(s): Grace Shackleton

Children(s): Anna Smith

Christopher Smith was born in 1670 in Burnley Parish, England, the child of Lt Christopher Ii Kit Smythe And Lydia Broadribb. In 1709, Christopher Smith resided in Dedham, Massachusetts. Christopher Smith married Grace Shackleton, and had children including Anna Smith. Christopher Smith passed away in 1739 in Louisa, Hanover, Virginia, United States.

Find more search results for Christopher Smith
CS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Christopher Smith was born in 1670 in Burnley Parish, England, the child of Lt Christopher Ii Kit Smythe And Lydia Broadribb.
  • In 1709, Christopher Smith resided in Dedham, Massachusetts.
  • Christopher Smith married Grace Shackleton, and had children including Anna Smith.
  • Christopher Smith passed away in 1739 in Louisa, Hanover, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Christopher Smith's Ancestors

Self
Christopher Smith
1670–1739
Birth Place: Burnley Parish, England
Parents
Lt Christopher II "Kit" Smythe
1631–1716
Burnley Parish, Lancashire, , England
Lydia Broadribb
1635–1712
Wroxall, Warwick District, Warwickshire, England
Grandparents
Sir (Christopher Lawrence) Smythe
1592–1638
Burnley, Burnley Borough, Lancashire, England
Lady (Elizabeth) Townley
1598–1679
Colne, Pendle Borough, Lancashire, England
John Broadribb
1600–1654
Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England
Elizabeth Webb
1585–1635
Stratford, Warwickshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Lady Blount
1562–1655
Lawrence Townley
1563–1662
Jennet Halstead
1574–1623
John Broadribb
1579–1617
Edith Gullocks
1578–1685
Sir Webb
1559–1707
Mary Wilson
1561–1629
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Broadrib
1545–1582
Alice Eugenie
1546–1629
Nicholas Gullocke
1555–1588
Elizabeth Lawston
1558–1595
Alexander Webb
1534–1573
Margaret Arden
1532–1614
Sir Queen)
1531–1570
Lady Robinson
1546–1597

Christopher Smith's Descendants

1.
CS
Christopher Smith (29 Jan 1670–1739) m. Grace Shackleton (1670–25 Nov 1740)
  1. 1. Anna Smith 1695–1740 m. John Spencer 1690–1729
    1. 1. Grace Spencer 1720–1789 m. Thomas Proctor 1719–1762
      1. 1. William Proctor 1756–1838 m. Frances (Fanny) Carr 1763–1816
        1. 1. Mary Proctor 1795–1875 m. Benjamin Law 1796–1868

Christopher Smith's Timeline

3 Records

1670
29 Jan 1670
Birth of Christopher Smith in Burnley Parish, England
Burnley Parish, England
1709
19 Sep 1709
Age 39
Christopher Smith resided here in Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham, Massachusetts
1739
1739
Age 69
Death of Christopher Smith in Louisa, Hanover, Virginia, United States
Louisa, Hanover, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1670
    Event Place: Burnley Parish, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1699
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1699; Page Number: 27

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1709
    Event Place: Dedham, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Colne, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: York, England
    Record Source: London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers, London Metropolitan Archive; Reference Number: COLCHDFR020518-0519

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1739
    Event Place: Louisa, Hanover, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE