James Smith (1854–1859) was born in Lawrence, Indiana and died in Lawrence, Indiana. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Henry Smith 1854–1859

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

Born 15 Oct 1854 · Lawrence, Indiana

Died 12 Mar 1859 · Lawrence, Indiana

Father Abraham Kern Smith

Mother Margaret Ann Green

Siblings Dora Anna Smith, Elliott Smith, Elmer Augusta Smith, Emily Alice Smith, Gordon Smith, Lawrence Curtis Smith, Marcella Smith, Marshall Smith, Morris Smith, Walter Charles Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Abraham Kern Smith

Margaret Ann Green

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1854, James Henry Smith entered the world in Lawrence, Indiana, born to abraham kern smith and margaret ann green. James Henry Smith passed away in 1859 in Lawrence, Indiana.

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1854

Birth of James Henry Smith in Lawrence, Indiana

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1859

Death of James Henry Smith in Lawrence, Indiana

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Smith

This ancestor line traces from Warwickshire, England (1480) to Lawrence, Indiana (1854) across 12 generations.

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: James Smith (1854–1859) was born in Lawrence, Indiana and died in Lawrence, Indiana. 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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