Who was Alexander Smart?

Alexander Smart (1815–1883) was born in Dunshalt, Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland and died in Kettle, Fife, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Smart 1815–1883

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Apr 1815 · Dunshalt, Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland

Died 30 Jan 1883 · Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Father Andrew Smart

Mother Isabella Christie

Spouse Christian Christina Myles 5 5

Children Helen Smart

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Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Smart

Isabella Christie

Spouse(s)

Christian Christina Myles 5 5

Children

Helen Smart

Biography

The story of Alexander Smart began in 1815 in Dunshalt, Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland. Alexander Smart married christian christina myles 5 5, and had children including helen smart. Alexander Smart passed away in 1883 in Kettle, Fife, Scotland.

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1815

Birth of Alexander Smart in Dunshalt, Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland

Birth

1883

Death of Alexander Smart in Kettle, Fife, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Smart

This ancestor line traces from Monimail, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1793) to Dunshalt, Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland (1815) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Smart (1815–1883) was born in Dunshalt, Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland and died in Kettle, Fife, Scotland. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander 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 2 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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