Who was Mariah Smith?

Mariah Smith (1842–1929) was born in Lawrence, Indiana and died in Lawrence, Indiana. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mariah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Mariah Emily Smith 1842–1929

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

Born 19 MAY 1842 · Lawrence, Indiana

Died 5 JAN 1929 · Lawrence, Indiana

Father Beverly Cornelius

Mother Nancy Euphemia Smith

Siblings Benton Cornelius, Cincinnati Cornelius, Manley Cornelius, Phoebe Cornelius

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Immediate Family

Parents

Beverly Cornelius

Nancy Euphemia Smith

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mariah Emily Smith began in 1842 in Lawrence, Indiana. Mariah Emily Smith passed away in 1929 in Lawrence, Indiana.

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1842

Birth of Mariah Emily Smith in Lawrence, Indiana

Birth

1929

Death of Mariah Emily Smith in Lawrence, Indiana

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mariah Smith

This ancestor line traces from Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States (1677) to Lawrence, Indiana (1842) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mariah Smith (1842–1929) was born in Lawrence, Indiana and died in Lawrence, Indiana. 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 Mariah 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 6 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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