JOHN SMITH Sr 1770–1847
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3 researchers on YourRoots have JOHN Sr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1770, JOHN SMITH Sr entered the world in Catawba, North Carolina, USA. JOHN SMITH Sr married catherine katie miller, and had children including oliver smith. JOHN SMITH Sr passed away in 1847 in Catawba, Catawba, North Carolina, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from JOHN Sr
This ancestor line traces from Rimschweiler, Zweibrucken, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1712) to Catawba, North Carolina, USA (1770) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- JOHN Sr (1770–1847) was born in Catawba, North Carolina, USA and died in Catawba, Catawba, North Carolina, USA. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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JOHN Sr's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record