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Lee Kent Smeltzer 1936–2016

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

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

Born 8 Mar 1936 · Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, USA
Died 14 Sep 2016 · Burnsville, Dakota, Minnesota, USA
Father Owen Frank Smeltzer
Mother Sybella Ruth Putney
Siblings Philip Claude Smeltzer

Researchers connected through Lee Smeltzer 1936–2016

and 1 more tree owner connected with Lee Smeltzer 1936–2016

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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

1936
Birth of Lee Kent Smeltzer in Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, USA
Birth
2016
Death of Lee Kent Smeltzer in Burnsville, Dakota, Minnesota, USA
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Lee Smeltzer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lee Kent Smeltzer PTP
1936–2016
Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lee Smeltzer's Descendants

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Lee Kent Smeltzer PTP 1936–2016