James Smith (1793–1854) was born in Virginia, USA and died in Benton, Scott, Missouri, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Henry Smith 1793–1854

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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 15 Jul 1793 · Virginia, USA

Died 25 Jul 1854 · Benton, Scott, Missouri, USA

Father Lucy Mack

Siblings Gregory Smith, James Henry Smith, Myrus Smith

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Immediate Family

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Lucy Mack

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Children

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Biography

The story of James Henry Smith began in 1793 in Virginia, USA. James Henry Smith passed away in 1854 in Benton, Scott, Missouri, USA.

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1793

Birth of James Henry Smith in Virginia, USA

Birth

1854

Death of James Henry Smith in Benton, Scott, Missouri, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Smith

This ancestor line traces from Torthorwald Or Carlaverock, Dumfries, Scotland (1455) to Virginia, USA (1793) across 12 generations.

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: James Smith (1793–1854) was born in Virginia, USA and died in Benton, Scott, Missouri, USA. 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 James 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Smith's Ancestors

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James Henry Smith PTP

1793–1854

Virginia, USA