Frank Smith (1872–1907) was born in Iowa and died in Eddyville, Wapello, Iowa. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Frank?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Frank in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Frank?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Frank Smith 1872–1907

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 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Frank Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Mar 1872 · Iowa

Died 25 Feb 1907 · Eddyville, Wapello, Iowa

Father William S Smith

Mother Lucena Lucy Achenbach

Siblings George Smith, Ida S Smith, John Smith, Sevila Hannah Smith, Theodore William Smith, William Augustus Smith

Records

1880 United States Federal Census

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Frank Smith 1872–1907

and 1 more tree owner connected with Frank Smith 1872–1907

Immediate Family

Parents

William S Smith

Lucena Lucy Achenbach

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1872, Frank Smith entered the world in Iowa, born to william s smith and lucena lucy achenbach. In 1880, Frank Smith resided in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. Frank Smith passed away in 1907 in Eddyville, Wapello, Iowa.

Sources

1

Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1872

Birth of Frank Smith in Iowa

Birth

1880

Frank Smith resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa

Residence

1907

Death of Frank Smith in Eddyville, Wapello, Iowa

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frank Smith

This ancestor line traces from Cocalico, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (1769) to Iowa (1872) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Frank Smith (1872–1907) was born in Iowa and died in Eddyville, Wapello, Iowa. 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 Frank 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 4 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.