YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

JOHN SMITHSON 1762–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1762

Birth Location: Bardsey, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: April 1839

Death Location: Sheffield, Yorkshire West Riding

Father: James Smithson

Mother: Mary Barker

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of JOHN SMITHSON began in 1762 in Bardsey, Yorkshire, England. JOHN SMITHSON passed away in 1839 in Sheffield, Yorkshire West Riding.

Find more search results for JOHN SMITHSON
JS

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:
B
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

  • The story of JOHN SMITHSON began in 1762 in Bardsey, Yorkshire, England.
  • JOHN SMITHSON passed away in 1839 in Sheffield, Yorkshire West Riding.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Smithson
1722–1798
Birth Location: Bardsey, Yorkshire, , England
JS
Mary Barker
1739–1809
Birth Location: West Riding Yorkshire England
MB

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

JOHN SMITHSON's Ancestors

Self
JOHN SMITHSON
1762–1839
Birth Place: Bardsey, Yorkshire, England
Parents
James Smithson
1722–1798
Bardsey, Yorkshire, , England
Mary Barker
1739–1809
West Riding Yorkshire England
Grandparents
William Smithson
1686–1746
Adel, St John The Baptist, Yorkshire, England
Jane Easby
1686–1774
Adel, Yorkshire, England, UK.
Great-Grandparents
Henry Smithson
1650–1686
Mariah Hargraves
1656–1721
2nd-Great-Grandparents

JOHN SMITHSON's Timeline

2 Records

1762
29 Jan 1762
Birth of JOHN SMITHSON in Bardsey, Yorkshire, England
Bardsey, Yorkshire, England
1839
April 1839
Age 77
Death of JOHN SMITHSON in Sheffield, Yorkshire West Riding
Sheffield, Yorkshire West Riding

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1762
    Event Place: Bardsey, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 1839
    Event Place: Sheffield, Yorkshire West Riding
Find more search results for JOHN SMITHSON

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