Martha Jane Smith 1836–1917
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Martha Smith 1836–1917
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and 1 more tree owner connected with Martha Smith 1836–1917
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1836, Martha Jane Smith entered the world in Tennessee. Martha Jane Smith married william springer, and had children including amanda jane springer, living, mary lee springer, matilda c springer, rhoda ann springer, william james springer. Martha Jane Smith passed away in 1917 in Richardson Chapel Cemetery, Lauderdale Co., AL.
Sources
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1Record Jan Porterfield, newmiller (Published on Ancestry.com)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Smith
This ancestor line traces from North Carolina, British Colonial America (1784) to Tennessee, United States (1836) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Martha Smith (1836–1917) was born in Tennessee and died in Richardson Chapel Cemetery, Lauderdale Co., AL. 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 (C) 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 3 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.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Martha Smith's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record