Who was Edward Smith?

Edward Smith (1905–1910) was born in Foochow, China and died in Ing Tai, China. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 33 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Huntington Smith 1905–1910

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

Born 16 JAN 1905 · Foochow, China

Died 11 APR 1910 · Ing Tai, China

Father Edward Huntington Smith

Mother Grace Wilbur Thomas

Siblings Eunice Elizabeth Smith, Helen Huntington Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Huntington Smith

Grace Wilbur Thomas

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Edward Huntington Smith was born in 1905 in Foochow, China, the child of edward huntington smith and grace wilbur thomas. Edward Huntington Smith passed away in 1910 in Ing Tai, China.

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1905

Birth of Edward Huntington Smith in Foochow, China

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1910

Death of Edward Huntington Smith in Ing Tai, China

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Smith

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Foochow, China (1905) across 33 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Smith (1905–1910) was born in Foochow, China and died in Ing Tai, China. 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 33 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.