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Elizabeth Marshall Smith Smythe 1569–1636

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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
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  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Smythe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 6 independent trees

Born 16 Jan 1569 · Churston Ferrers, Devon, England
Died 8 Mar 1636 · Devon, England
Father Sir Smythe (1553–1629)
Mother Elizabeth Sherard
Spouse Richard Edward Creede Carder
Children Richard Carder

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Smythe 1569–1636

and 5 more tree owners connected with Elizabeth Smythe 1569–1636

Biography

In 1569, Elizabeth Marshall Smith Smythe entered the world in Churston Ferrers, Devon, England, born to sir william john smythe and elizabeth sherard. Elizabeth Marshall Smith Smythe married richard edward creede carder, and had children including richard carder. Elizabeth Marshall Smith Smythe passed away in 1636 in Devon, England.

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Life Timeline

1569
Birth of Elizabeth Marshall Smith Smythe in Churston Ferrers, Devon, England
Birth
1636
Death of Elizabeth Marshall Smith Smythe in Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Smythe

This ancestor line traces from Bengeworth, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom (1535) to Churston Ferrers, Devon, England (1569) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Smythe (1569–1636) was born in Churston Ferrers, Devon, England and died in Devon, England. 6 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, 6 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 3 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.

Elizabeth Smythe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Marshall Smith Smythe PTP
1569–1636
Churston Ferrers, Devon, England
Parents
Sir William John Smythe PTP
1553–1629
Welbourn, Lincoln, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Smythe's Descendants

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Elizabeth Marshall Smith Smythe PTP 1569–1636