Who was Alexander Smith?

Alexander Smith (1721–1726) was born in Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, USA and died in Middlesex, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Smith 1721–1726

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

Born 22 Jun 1721 · Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, USA

Died 9 Oct 1726 · Middlesex, Virginia, USA

Father John Smith

Mother Margaret Anne Lawson

Siblings Ann Smith, Clara Smith, Frances Mary Smith, George Smith, Jane Smith, John Smith Jr, Mary Smith, Maurice Smith, Rachel Smith, Sarah Smith, Thomas Smith, William Smith

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Immediate Family

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John Smith

Margaret Anne Lawson

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Children

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Biography

In 1721, Alexander Smith entered the world in Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, USA, born to john smith and margaret anne lawson. Alexander Smith passed away in 1726 in Middlesex, Virginia, USA.

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1721

Birth of Alexander Smith in Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, USA

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1726

Death of Alexander Smith in Middlesex, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Smith

This ancestor line traces from Cornwall, England (1635) to Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, USA (1721) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Smith (1721–1726) was born in Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, USA and died in Middlesex, Virginia, USA. 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 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 4 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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