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John Rutledge Smith 1775–1814

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 17 Oct 1775 · Charles Town, South Carolina
Died 13 Dec 1814 · Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina

Researchers connected through John Smith 1775–1814

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Smith 1775–1814

Immediate Family

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No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Rutledge Smith was born in 1775 in Charles Town, South Carolina. John Rutledge Smith passed away in 1814 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina.

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Life Timeline

1775
Birth of John Rutledge Smith in Charles Town, South Carolina
Birth
1814
Death of John Rutledge Smith in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Smith

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Smith (1775–1814) was born in Charles Town, South Carolina and died in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina. 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 John 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 1 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.

John Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Rutledge Smith PTP
1775–1814
Charles Town, South Carolina
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Smith's Descendants

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John Rutledge Smith PTP 1775–1814