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Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. 1866–1889

Public Tree Person

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 6 Jul 1866 · Union, Greene, Alabama
Died 21 Aug 1889 · Mantua, Greene, Alabama
Father Matthew Pickett Smith Sr
Mother Martha E Drummond
Siblings Christiana Smith, John A Smith, Mary Jane Smith

Researchers connected through Matthew Jr. 1866–1889

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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

  1. 1
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Record Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

Life Timeline

1866
Birth of Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. in Union, Greene, Alabama
Birth
1870
Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. resided here in Union, Greene, Alabama
Residence
1880
Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. resided here in Union, Greene, Alabama
Residence
1889
Death of Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. in Mantua, Greene, Alabama
Death
1889
Burial of Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. in Mantua, Greene, Alabama
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Jr.

This ancestor line traces from Mecklenburg, North Carolina (1765) to Union, Greene, Alabama (1866) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Matthew Jr.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. PTP
1866–1889
Union, Greene, Alabama
Parents
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Grandparents
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Matthew Jr.'s Descendants

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Matthew Pickett Smith Jr. PTP 1866–1889