Ellis Smith (1825–1887) was born in New York and died in Harrison County, Missouri, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ellis Smith 1825–1887

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

Born 21 Dec 1825 · New York

Died 18 Jul 1887 · Harrison County, Missouri, USA

Father John Smith

Mother Sarah Eldridge

Siblings Charles Smith, Helen Smith, Hiram Smith, Jauphlan T Smith, Margaret Smith, Oscar Eldridge Smith, Templin G Smith, Walter Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Smith

Sarah Eldridge

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ellis Smith began in 1825 in New York. Ellis Smith passed away in 1887 in Harrison County, Missouri, USA.

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Life Timeline

1825

Birth of Ellis Smith in New York

Birth

1887

Death of Ellis Smith in Harrison County, Missouri, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ellis Smith

This ancestor line traces from Drummerchutt,(near Edinburgh), Barr,Ayrshire, Scotland (1675) to New York (1825) across 5 generations.

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: Ellis Smith (1825–1887) was born in New York and died in Harrison County, Missouri, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ellis 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 5 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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