Henry Smith (1837–1864) was born in Florida and died in Atlanta, DeKalb, Georgia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry V Smith 1837–1864

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

Born 29 Aug 1837 · Florida

Died 30 Nov 1864 · Atlanta, DeKalb, Georgia

Father James Smith

Mother Emeline Howard

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

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Smith

Emeline Howard

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Children

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Biography

Henry V Smith was born in 1837 in Florida, the child of james smith and emeline howard. Henry V Smith passed away in 1864 in Atlanta, DeKalb, Georgia.

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1837

Birth of Henry V Smith in Florida

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1864

Death of Henry V Smith in Atlanta, DeKalb, Georgia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Smith

This ancestor line traces from Smith Run, Augusta, Virginia (1746) to Florida (1837) across 4 generations.

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: Henry Smith (1837–1864) was born in Florida and died in Atlanta, DeKalb, Georgia. 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 Henry 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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