Lewis Smith (1815–1821) was born in Fauquier, Virginia and died in Fauquier, Virginia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lewis Smith 1815–1821

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

Born 3 Jan 1815 · Fauquier, Virginia

Died 3 Mar 1821 · Fauquier, Virginia

Father Lewis A Smith

Mother Mildred Ashby

Siblings Charles Buckner Smith, Eliza Ann Smith, Mary Jane Smith, William Orlando Smith Sr

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis A Smith

Mildred Ashby

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Biography

In 1815, Lewis Smith entered the world in Fauquier, Virginia, born to lewis a smith and mildred ashby. Lewis Smith passed away in 1821 in Fauquier, Virginia.

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Birth of Lewis Smith in Fauquier, Virginia

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Death of Lewis Smith in Fauquier, Virginia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lewis Smith

This ancestor line traces from Fauquier, Virginia (1680) to Fauquier, Virginia (1815) across 5 generations.

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: Lewis Smith (1815–1821) was born in Fauquier, Virginia and died in Fauquier, Virginia. 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 Lewis 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 5 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.
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