James Smith (1873–1940) was born in North Carolina, USA and died in Beaufort, Carteret, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Smith 1873–1940

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

Born 15 Jan 1873 · North Carolina, USA

Died 28 May 1940 · Beaufort, Carteret, North Carolina, USA

Father Isaac Smith

Mother Amanda Smith

Siblings Alexander Smith, Annie Mariah Smith, Diana Smith, Esther Smith, Isiah Smith, John Smith, Mary J Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Smith

Amanda Smith

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Children

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Biography

James Smith was born in 1873 in North Carolina, USA, the child of isaac smith and amanda smith. James Smith passed away in 1940 in Beaufort, Carteret, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1873

Birth of James Smith in North Carolina, USA

Birth

1940

Death of James Smith in Beaufort, Carteret, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Smith

This ancestor line traces from Carteret County, North Carolina, USA (1797) to North Carolina, USA (1873) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Smith (1873–1940) was born in North Carolina, USA and died in Beaufort, Carteret, North Carolina, 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 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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