Who was Harriet Smith?

Harriet Smith (1842–1876) was born in Florida and died in Burkeville, Newton, Texas. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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

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Harriet Smith 1842–1876

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 9 Feb 1842 · Florida

Died 2 Apr 1876 · Burkeville, Newton, Texas

Father James Smith

Mother Emeline Howard

Siblings Charles E Smith, George W Smith, Henry V Smith, Levi Smith, Robert C Smith, Sarah Susannah Smith, William Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Smith

Emeline Howard

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Harriet Smith began in 1842 in Florida. Harriet Smith passed away in 1876 in Burkeville, Newton, Texas.

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Life Timeline

1842

Birth of Harriet Smith in Florida

Birth

1876

Death of Harriet Smith in Burkeville, Newton, Texas

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Harriet Smith

This ancestor line traces from Smith Run, Augusta, Virginia (1746) to Florida (1842) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Harriet Smith (1842–1876) was born in Florida and died in Burkeville, Newton, Texas. 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 Harriet 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.
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