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John Kirby Smith 1864–1944

Public Tree Person

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Jul 1864 · Trinity, Trinity, Texas
Died 4 May 1944 · Lufkin, Angelina, Texas
Father Alexander Smith
Mother Elizabeth Jane Tucker
Spouse Susan E Pool
Children Albert M Smith, James Edgar Smith, Lula May Smith, Minnie A Smith
Siblings Amanda V Smith, Joanna Smith, Nathan Marion Smith, Terissa Mary Smith, Thomas Estus Smith, William Redrick Smith

Researchers connected through John Smith 1864–1944

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Biography

John Kirby Smith was born in 1864 in Trinity, Trinity, Texas, the child of alexander smith and elizabeth jane tucker. In 1880, John Kirby Smith resided in Trinity, Texas. In 1900, John Kirby Smith resided in Trinity, Texas. John Kirby Smith married susan e pool, and had children including albert m smith, james edgar smith, lula may smith, minnie a smith. John Kirby Smith passed away in 1944 in Lufkin, Angelina, Texas.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1864
Birth of John Kirby Smith in Trinity, Trinity, Texas
Birth
1880
John Kirby Smith resided here in Trinity, Texas
Residence
1900
John Kirby Smith resided here in Trinity, Texas
Residence
1944
Death of John Kirby Smith in Lufkin, Angelina, Texas
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Smith

This ancestor line traces from Smith Run, Augusta, Virginia (1746) to Trinity, Trinity, Texas (1864) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Smith (1864–1944) was born in Trinity, Trinity, Texas and died in Lufkin, Angelina, Texas. 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 (A) 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 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.
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 Kirby Smith PTP
1864–1944
Trinity, Trinity, Texas
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Smith's Descendants

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John Kirby Smith PTP 1864–1944