Who was Edward Smith?

Edward Smith (1873–1968) was born in Franklin, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Auburndale, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Huntington Smith 1873–1968

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 1 JUL 1873 · Franklin, New London, Connecticut, USA

Died 8 NOV 1968 · Auburndale, Massachusetts, USA

Father Owen Shepleigh Smith

Mother Harriet E Huntington

Spouse Grace Wilbur Thomas

Children Edward Huntington Smith, Eunice Elizabeth Smith, Helen Huntington Smith

Siblings Harold Lyman Smith, Mabel King Smith, Sidney Palmer Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Owen Shepleigh Smith

Harriet E Huntington

Spouse(s)

Grace Wilbur Thomas

Children

Edward Huntington Smith

Eunice Elizabeth Smith

Helen Huntington Smith

Biography

Edward Huntington Smith was born in 1873 in Franklin, New London, Connecticut, USA, the child of owen shepleigh smith and harriet e huntington. Edward Huntington Smith married grace wilbur thomas, and had children including edward huntington smith, eunice elizabeth smith, helen huntington smith. Edward Huntington Smith passed away in 1968 in Auburndale, Massachusetts, USA.

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1873

Birth of Edward Huntington Smith in Franklin, New London, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1968

Death of Edward Huntington Smith in Auburndale, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Smith

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Franklin, New London, Connecticut, USA (1873) across 32 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Smith (1873–1968) was born in Franklin, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Auburndale, Massachusetts, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 32 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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