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Archibald Magill "Archie" Smith Sr. 1877–1938

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Archibald Sr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 31 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 10 Feb 1877 · Franklin, St. Mary, Louisiana
Died Aft 6 Oct 1938 · New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Father Charles Magill Smith
Mother Katharine Stirling
Spouse Mary Dolling Turner
Children Archibald Magill Smith Jr, Charles Magill Smith, Katharine Stirling Smith, Pocahontas Meredith Smith

Researchers connected through Archibald Sr. 1877–1938

and 1 more tree owner connected with Archibald Sr. 1877–1938

Biography

Archibald Magill "Archie" Smith Sr. was born in 1877 in Franklin, St. Mary, Louisiana, the child of charles magill smith and katharine stirling. Archibald Magill "Archie" Smith Sr. married mary dolling turner, and had children including archibald magill smith jr, charles magill smith, katharine stirling smith, pocahontas meredith smith. Archibald Magill "Archie" Smith Sr. passed away in 1938 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana.

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Life Timeline

1877
Birth of Archibald Magill "Archie" Smith Sr. in Franklin, St. Mary, Louisiana
Birth
1938
Death of Archibald Magill "Archie" Smith Sr. in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Archibald Sr.

This ancestor line traces from Hinton Woodford, Northamptonshire, England (1068) to Franklin, St. Mary, Louisiana (1877) across 31 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Archibald Sr. (1877–1938) was born in Franklin, St. Mary, Louisiana and died in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Archibald 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 31 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Archibald Sr.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Archibald Magill "Archie" Smith Sr. PTP
1877–1938
Franklin, St. Mary, Louisiana
Parents
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Grandparents
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Archibald Sr.'s Descendants

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