Hugh Smith (1861–1871) was born in Smithland, Woodbury, Iowa and died in Smithland, Woodbury, Iowa. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hugh Smith 1861–1871

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

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

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

Born 21 Dec 1861 · Smithland, Woodbury, Iowa

Died 14 Sep 1871 · Smithland, Woodbury, Iowa

Father Orrin Boyington Smith

Mother Genevieve Faith Bauer

Siblings Alice Smith, Celia Smith, Chloe T Smith, Franklin Thomas Smith, Helen J Smith, Orrin Ely Smith, Patience Smith, Washington Smith

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Researchers connected through Hugh Smith 1861–1871

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Immediate Family

Parents

Orrin Boyington Smith

Genevieve Faith Bauer

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Hugh Smith began in 1861 in Smithland, Woodbury, Iowa. Hugh Smith passed away in 1871 in Smithland, Woodbury, Iowa.

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Life Timeline

1861

Birth of Hugh Smith in Smithland, Woodbury, Iowa

Birth

1871

Death of Hugh Smith in Smithland, Woodbury, Iowa

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Smith

This ancestor line traces from Lyme, New London, Connecticut (1776) to Smithland, Woodbury, Iowa (1861) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hugh Smith (1861–1871) was born in Smithland, Woodbury, Iowa and died in Smithland, Woodbury, 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 Hugh 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.
: 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.