Adam SMITH (1796–1878) was born in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA and died in Marion, Tennessee, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Adam Franklin SMITH 1796–1878

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Oct 1796 · Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA

Died 8 Apr 1878 · Marion, Tennessee, United States

Father Robert Ezekial Smith

Mother Mary Stupp Fraker

Siblings Catherine Katherine Smith, Elizabeth Smith, George Rolfe Smith, George Smith, John Rufus Smith, Robert Jesse Smith, Sarah B Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Ezekial Smith

Mary Stupp Fraker

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Adam Franklin SMITH began in 1796 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA. Adam Franklin SMITH passed away in 1878 in Marion, Tennessee, United States.

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1796

Birth of Adam Franklin SMITH in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA

Birth

1878

Death of Adam Franklin SMITH in Marion, Tennessee, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Adam SMITH

This ancestor line traces from Ulm, Württemberg, Germany (1530) to Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA (1796) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Adam SMITH (1796–1878) was born in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA and died in Marion, Tennessee, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Adam 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 9 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.
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