Who was Katherine Smith?

Katherine Smith (1618–1656) was born in Bassingbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England and died in Varina, Henrico, Virginia, United States. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Katherine Alise Smith 1618–1656

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Reliability Score: B

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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 11 independent trees

Born 21 Feb 1618 · Bassingbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Died 17 Sep 1656 · Varina, Henrico, Virginia, United States

Father Robert Smith

Mother Frances Andrews

Siblings Elizabeth Smith, Joane Muncke Smyth, Katherine Smith, Mary Smith, Richard Lawrence Smith, Sarah Elizabeth Smith King Richardson, Tobias Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Smith

Frances Andrews

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

Katherine Alise Smith was born in 1618 in Bassingbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, the child of robert smith and frances andrews. Katherine Alise Smith passed away in 1656 in Varina, Henrico, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1618

Birth of Katherine Alise Smith in Bassingbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Birth

1656

Death of Katherine Alise Smith in Varina, Henrico, Virginia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Katherine Smith

This ancestor line traces from Old Kent Rd, Southwark, Surrey, England, United Kingdom (1556) to Bassingbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England (1618) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Katherine Smith (1618–1656) was born in Bassingbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England and died in Varina, Henrico, Virginia, United States. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Katherine 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.