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Lucy Smith 1821–1882

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Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Lucy Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 6 independent trees

Born 18 Jul 1821 · Palmyra, Wayne, New York, USA
Died 09 Dec 1882 · Colchester, McDonough, Illinois, USA
Father Joseph Smith Sr Was The Father Of Joseph Smith Jr The Founder Of The Latter Day Saint Movement
Mother Lucy Mack Was The Mother Of Joseph Smith Founder Of The Latter Day Saint Movement
Spouse Arthur Milliken
Children Charles Arthur Millikin, Clara Millikin, Clarence Hyrum Millikin, Don Carlos Smith Millikin, Florence Arabella Millikin, Frances A Millikin, George William Dell Millikin, Julia Amelia Millikin, Sarah M Milliken
Siblings Alvin Smith, Catherine Smith, Don Carlos Smith Was The Youngest Brother Of Joseph Smith And A Leader Missionary And Periodical Editor In The Early Days Of The Lds Movement, Hyrum Smith, Joseph Smith Jr Founder Of Mormon Church, Samuel Harrison Smith, Sophronia Smith, William B Smith Was A Leader In The Latter Day Saint Movement And One Of The Original Members Of The Quorum Of The Twelve Apostles
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Biography

The story of Lucy Smith began in 1821 in Palmyra, Wayne, New York, USA. Lucy Smith married arthur milliken, and had children including charles arthur millikin, clara millikin, clarence hyrum millikin, don carlos smith millikin, florence arabella millikin, frances a millikin, george william dell millikin, julia amelia millikin, sarah m milliken. Lucy Smith passed away in 1882 in Colchester, McDonough, Illinois, USA.

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1821
Birth of Lucy Smith in Palmyra, Wayne, New York, USA
Birth
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Lucy Smith was married in Nauvoo, IL
Marriage
1882
Death of Lucy Smith in Colchester, McDonough, Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lucy Smith

This ancestor line traces from Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1771) to Palmyra, Wayne, New York, USA (1821) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lucy Smith (1821–1882) was born in Palmyra, Wayne, New York, USA and died in Colchester, McDonough, Illinois, USA. 6 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.
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Joseph Smith Sr Was The Father Of Joseph Smith Jr The Founder Of The Latter Day Saint Movement
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Lucy Mack Was The Mother Of Joseph Smith Founder Of The Latter Day Saint Movement
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Lucy Smith in the US Census
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Lucy Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lucy Smith PTP
1821–1882
Palmyra, Wayne, New York, USA
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Lucy Smith's Descendants

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Lucy Smith PTP 1821–1882