Jane Smith (1715–1803) was born in Middlesex, Virginia, USA and died in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jane Smith 1715–1803

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 8 Sep 1715 · Middlesex, Virginia, USA

Died 23 Jul 1803 · Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA

Father John Smith

Mother Margaret Anne Lawson

Siblings Alexander Smith, Ann Smith, Clara Smith, Frances Mary Smith, George Smith, John Smith Jr, Mary Smith, Maurice Smith, Rachel Smith, Sarah Smith, Thomas Smith, William Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Smith

Margaret Anne Lawson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

In 1715, Jane Smith entered the world in Middlesex, Virginia, USA, born to john smith and margaret anne lawson. Jane Smith passed away in 1803 in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1715

Birth of Jane Smith in Middlesex, Virginia, USA

Birth

1803

Death of Jane Smith in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Smith

This ancestor line traces from Eccleshill, Yorkshire, England (1550) to Middlesex, Virginia, United States (1715) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jane Smith (1715–1803) was born in Middlesex, Virginia, USA and died in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Jane 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 7 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.