Who was Elizabeth Smith?

Elizabeth Smith (1779–1815) was born in Johnston, North Carolina and died in North Carolina. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 18 generations of this lineage.

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Elizabeth Smith 1779–1815

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 31 Jan 1779 · Johnston, North Carolina

Died 25 Sep 1815 · North Carolina

Father Jonathan Smith

Mother Esther Bryan

Siblings Edith Smith, Esther Smith, Jonathan Smith, Simon Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Smith

Esther Bryan

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Children

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Biography

Elizabeth Smith was born in 1779 in Johnston, North Carolina, the child of jonathan smith and esther bryan. Elizabeth Smith passed away in 1815 in North Carolina.

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1779

Birth of Elizabeth Smith in Johnston, North Carolina

Birth

1815

Death of Elizabeth Smith in North Carolina

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Johnston, North Carolina (1779) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Smith (1779–1815) was born in Johnston, North Carolina and died in North Carolina. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 18 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.