Who was Elliott Smith?

Elliott Smith (1863–1951) was born in Lawrence, Indiana and died in Decatur, Illinois. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elliott Smith 1863–1951

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

Born 12 May 1863 · Lawrence, Indiana

Died 11 Nov 1951 · Decatur, Illinois

Father Abraham Kern Smith

Mother Margaret Ann Green

Siblings Dora Anna Smith, Elmer Augusta Smith, Emily Alice Smith, Gordon Smith, James Henry Smith, Lawrence Curtis Smith, Marcella Smith, Marshall Smith, Morris Smith, Walter Charles Smith

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Researchers connected through Elliott Smith 1863–1951

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Immediate Family

Parents

Abraham Kern Smith

Margaret Ann Green

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1863, Elliott Smith entered the world in Lawrence, Indiana, born to abraham kern smith and margaret ann green. Elliott Smith passed away in 1951 in Decatur, Illinois.

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1863

Birth of Elliott Smith in Lawrence, Indiana

Birth

1951

Death of Elliott Smith in Decatur, Illinois

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elliott Smith

This ancestor line traces from Warwickshire, England (1480) to Lawrence, Indiana (1863) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elliott Smith (1863–1951) was born in Lawrence, Indiana and died in Decatur, Illinois. 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 Elliott 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 12 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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