Who was Martha Smith?

Martha Smith (1832–1882) was born in Glenorchy, , Tasmania; or New South Wales, Australia and died in Franklin, Tasmania, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martha Smith 1832–1882

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

Born 01 Sep 1832 · Glenorchy, , Tasmania; or New South Wales, Australia

Died 08 May 1882 · Franklin, Tasmania, Australia

Father John Smith Snr

Mother Mary Ann Smith Nee O Brien

Siblings David Smith, Eliza Smith, Elizabeth Eliza Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Isaac Smith, James Smith, John Smith, John Smith Jnr, Martha Smith, Mary Louisa Smith, Richard Smith, Susannah Smith, Temperance Shenstone Smith, Thomas Smith

Records

Australia Birth Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Smith Snr

Mary Ann Smith Nee O Brien

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1832, Martha Smith entered the world in Glenorchy, Tasmania; or New South Wales, Australia, born to john smith snr and mary ann smith nee o brien. Martha Smith passed away in 1882 in Franklin, Tasmania, Australia.

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Birth Records Australia Birth Index

Life Timeline

1832

Birth of Martha Smith in Glenorchy, Tasmania; or New South Wales, Australia

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1882

Death of Martha Smith in Franklin, Tasmania, Australia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Smith

This ancestor line traces from Bridford, Devonshire, England (1762) to Glenorchy, , Tasmania; or New South Wales, Australia (1832) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha Smith (1832–1882) was born in Glenorchy, , Tasmania; or New South Wales, Australia and died in Franklin, Tasmania, Australia. 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 Martha 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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