Mary Smith (1823–1907) was born in Boone County, Kentucky, USA and died in Kentucky, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Mary?

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

What records do they have for Mary?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Mary Polly GAINES Smith 1823–1907

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Mar 1823 · Boone County, Kentucky, USA

Died 9 Apr 1907 · Kentucky, United States of America

Father Richard Gaines

Mother Judith Rice Gaines

Spouse William T Smith

Children James E Smith, Tealie Palestine Mammy Smith Hazelip

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Mary Smith 1823–1907

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mary Smith 1823–1907

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Tealie Palestine Mammy Smith Hazelip

Biography

Mary Polly GAINES Smith was born in 1823 in Boone County, Kentucky, USA, the child of richard gaines and judith rice gaines. Mary Polly GAINES Smith married william t smith, and had children including james e smith, tealie palestine mammy smith hazelip. Mary Polly GAINES Smith passed away in 1907 in Kentucky, United States of America.

Sources

Life Timeline

1823

Birth of Mary Polly GAINES Smith in Boone County, Kentucky, USA

Birth

1907

Death of Mary Polly GAINES Smith in Kentucky, United States of America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Smith

This ancestor line traces from Culpeper County, Virginia, USA (1789) to Boone County, Kentucky, USA (1823) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Smith (1823–1907) was born in Boone County, Kentucky, USA and died in Kentucky, United States of America. 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 Mary 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.
: 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.