Lee Kent Smeltzer 1936–2016
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lee Smeltzer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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
Researchers connected through Lee Smeltzer 1936–2016
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1936, Lee Kent Smeltzer entered the world in Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, USA, born to owen frank smeltzer and sybella ruth putney. Lee Kent Smeltzer passed away in 2016 in Burnsville, Dakota, Minnesota, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lee Smeltzer
This ancestor line traces from Rathkeale, Rathkeale, barony of Connello Lower, (Rathkeale ), Limerick, Munster, Ireland (1699) to Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, USA (1936) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lee Smeltzer (1936–2016) was born in Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, USA and died in Burnsville, Dakota, Minnesota, USA. 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 Lee 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 7 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.
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Lee Smeltzer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record