Mary Smith (1890–1983) was born in Shanghai, Shanghai Shiqu, Shanghai, China and died in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Louise Smith 1890–1983

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees

Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

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

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 Jun 1890 · Shanghai, Shanghai Shiqu, Shanghai, China

Died 16 Jul 1983 · San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States

Father Rev John Nicolas Bailhache Smith

Mother Fannie Madorah Strong

Siblings Dr Madorah Elizabeth Smith, Edward Morgan Smith, Francis Strong Smith, Helen Katharine Smith, James Addison Smith, John Irwin Smith, Ruth Bailhache Smith, Yu Ni Chi Eunice Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Rev John Nicolas Bailhache Smith

Fannie Madorah Strong

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Louise Smith began in 1890 in Shanghai, Shanghai Shiqu, Shanghai, China. Mary Louise Smith passed away in 1983 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States.

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1890

Birth of Mary Louise Smith in Shanghai, Shanghai Shiqu, Shanghai, China

Birth

1983

Death of Mary Louise Smith in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Smith

This ancestor line traces from London, England (1571) to Shanghai, China (1890) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Smith (1890–1983) was born in Shanghai, Shanghai Shiqu, Shanghai, China and died in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States. 3 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, 3 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 11 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.