Who was Lawrence Smith?

Lawrence Smith (1871–1885) was born in Mobile, Alabama and died in Mobile, Alabama. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lawrence Ludlow "Luddy" Smith 1871–1885

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

Born 23 Dec 1871 · Mobile, Alabama

Died 13 Jan 1885 · Mobile, Alabama

Father Nathaniel John Smith Sr

Mother Louisa Jane Brashears

Siblings Barbara Ellen Smith, Benjamin Pierce Smith, Catherine Adelia E Keet Smith, Emiline Jane Emily Smith, George William Buddy Smith, Ira B Smith, Lillian Bromley Smith, Manson Marion Shine Smith Sr, Mary Jane Smith, Nathaniel John Smith Jr, Oliver Emory Smith

Records

1880 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel John Smith Sr

Louisa Jane Brashears

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No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Lawrence Ludlow "Luddy" Smith began in 1871 in Mobile, Alabama. In 1880, Lawrence Ludlow "Luddy" Smith resided in Mount Vernon, Mobile, Alabama. Lawrence Ludlow "Luddy" Smith passed away in 1885 in Mobile, Alabama.

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1871

Birth of Lawrence Ludlow "Luddy" Smith in Mobile, Alabama

Birth

1880

Lawrence Ludlow "Luddy" Smith resided here in Mount Vernon, Mobile, Alabama

Residence

1885

Death of Lawrence Ludlow "Luddy" Smith in Mobile, Alabama

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lawrence Smith

This ancestor line traces from Pensacola, Escambia, Florida (1789) to Mobile, Alabama (1871) across 3 generations.

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: Lawrence Smith (1871–1885) was born in Mobile, Alabama and died in Mobile, Alabama. 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 Lawrence 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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