Jane Smith (1815–1862) was born in Oglethorpe, Georgia and died in Washington, Wilkes, Georgia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jane Owen Smith 1815–1862

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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 2 independent trees

Born 25 Sep 1815 · Oglethorpe, Georgia

Died 27 JUN 1862 · Washington, Wilkes, Georgia

Father Alexander Petterson Smith

Mother Sarah Sally Owen

Spouse William Greer Hudson

Children Catherine Kate Callaway, Henry A Hudson, Lucy J W Hudson, Thomas Hudson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Petterson Smith

Sarah Sally Owen

Spouse(s)

William Greer Hudson

Children

Catherine Kate Callaway

Henry A Hudson

Lucy J W Hudson

Thomas Hudson

Biography

The story of Jane Owen Smith began in 1815 in Oglethorpe, Georgia. Jane Owen Smith married william greer hudson, and had children including catherine kate callaway, henry a hudson, lucy j w hudson, thomas hudson. Jane Owen Smith passed away in 1862 in Washington, Wilkes, Georgia.

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Life Timeline

1815

Birth of Jane Owen Smith in Oglethorpe, Georgia

Birth

1862

Death of Jane Owen Smith in Washington, Wilkes, Georgia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Smith

This ancestor line traces from Guilford, Loudoun, Virginia, USA (1752) to Oglethorpe, Georgia (1815) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jane Smith (1815–1862) was born in Oglethorpe, Georgia and died in Washington, Wilkes, Georgia. 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 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 3 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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