Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. 1866–1889
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew Jr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Matthew Jr. 1866–1889
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1866, Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. entered the world in Union, Greene, Alabama, born to matthew pickett smith sr and martha e drummond. In 1870, Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. resided in Union, Greene, Alabama. In 1880, Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. resided in Union, Greene, Alabama. Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. passed away in 1889 in Mantua, Greene, Alabama.
Sources
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1Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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3Record Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Jr.
This ancestor line traces from Mecklenburg, North Carolina (1765) to Union, Greene, Alabama (1866) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Matthew Jr. (1866–1889) was born in Union, Greene, Alabama and died in Mantua, Greene, Alabama. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record