Who was Chester Smith?

Chester Smith (1840–1901) was born in Lawrence, Indiana and died in Indiana. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Chester in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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Chester Greenlief Smith 1840–1901

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 19 Apr 1840 · Lawrence, Indiana

Died 8 Jul 1901 · Indiana

Father Martin Smith

Mother Martha Patsy Tuggle

Spouse Mary C Lnu

Siblings Abraham Kern Smith, Daniel Josephus Smith, Elizabeth Ann Smith, George Smith, Louisa R Smith, Mahalia Tate Smith, Margaret Malinda Smith, Mariah Emily Smith, Patsy Jane Smith, Phoebe Catherine Smith, Sally Brown Smith, Shelton Wood Smith, William Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Martin Smith

Martha Patsy Tuggle

Spouse(s)

Mary C Lnu

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1840, Chester Greenlief Smith entered the world in Lawrence, Indiana, born to martin smith and martha patsy tuggle. Chester Greenlief Smith married mary c lnu. Chester Greenlief Smith passed away in 1901 in Indiana.

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1840

Birth of Chester Greenlief Smith in Lawrence, Indiana

Birth

1901

Death of Chester Greenlief Smith in Indiana

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Chester Smith

This ancestor line traces from Warwickshire, England (1480) to Lawrence, Indiana (1840) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Chester Smith (1840–1901) was born in Lawrence, Indiana and died in Indiana. 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 Chester 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 11 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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