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George Albert Smith 1817–1875

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have George Smith 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Jun 1817 · Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States
Died 1 Sep 1875 · Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Father John Smith
Mother Clarissa Lyman (1790–1854)
Spouse Serena Emerine Evans
Children George H Smith

Researchers connected through George Smith 1817–1875

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Biography

George Albert Smith was born in 1817 in Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States, the child of john smith and clarissa lyman. George Albert Smith married serena emerine evans, and had children including george h smith. George Albert Smith passed away in 1875 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA.

Sources

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    Record Web: Utah, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2011

Life Timeline

1817
Birth of George Albert Smith in Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States
Birth
1875
Death of George Albert Smith in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Smith

This ancestor line traces from Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1743) to Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States (1817) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Smith (1817–1875) was born in Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States and died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA. 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 George 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.
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George Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Albert Smith PTP
1817–1875
Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States
Parents
Unknown
Clarissa Lyman PTP
1790–1854
Lebanon, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George Smith's Descendants

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George Albert Smith PTP 1817–1875