Who was Margaret SMITH?

Margaret SMITH (1740–1834) was born in Smith Run, Augusta, Virginia and died in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Louisa SMITH 1740–1834

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

Born 7 Oct 1740 · Smith Run, Augusta, Virginia

Died 10 Feb 1834 · Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia

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Margaret Louisa SMITH was born in 1740 in Smith Run, Augusta, Virginia. Margaret Louisa SMITH passed away in 1834 in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia.

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Birth of Margaret Louisa SMITH in Smith Run, Augusta, Virginia

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: Margaret SMITH (1740–1834) was born in Smith Run, Augusta, Virginia and died in Tazewell, Tazewell, 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 Margaret 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Margaret Louisa SMITH PTP

1740–1834

Smith Run, Augusta, Virginia