Who was Hugh Smithey?

Hugh Smithey (1913–1972) was born in Wilkes, North Carolina and died in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hugh Arthur Smithey 1913–1972

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Feb 1913 · Wilkes, North Carolina

Died 11 Jun 1972 · Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina

Father William Marshall Smithey

Mother Rachael C Smithey

Siblings Albert B Smithey, Caroline Sylvania Smithey, Charlie Fairbanks Smithey, Charlie Smithey, Hugh Arthur Smithey, Lenard Smithey, Leonard Smithey, Mack Smithey, Mamie Louise Smithey Furr, Minnie Smithey, Monroe Smithey, Myrtle E Smithey, Myrtle Ethel Smithey, Nell Ogilvie, Nellie M Smithey, Pansy Elizabeth Smithey, Raymond Smithey, Richard N Smithey, Richard Smithey, Rosa Smithey, Silvania Smithey, William M Smithey

Records

1920 United States Federal Census Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Marshall Smithey

Rachael C Smithey

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1913, Hugh Arthur Smithey entered the world in Wilkes, North Carolina, born to william marshall smithey and rachael c smithey. Hugh Arthur Smithey passed away in 1972 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina.

Sources

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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1913

Birth of Hugh Arthur Smithey in Wilkes, North Carolina

Birth

1972

Death of Hugh Arthur Smithey in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Smithey

This ancestor line traces from Market Weston, Suffolk, England (1462) to Wilkes, North Carolina (1913) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hugh Smithey (1913–1972) was born in Wilkes, North Carolina and died in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina. 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 14 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.