Matthew Pickett Smith Sr. 1805–1883
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew Sr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 Sr. 1805–1883
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Matthew Pickett Smith Sr. began in 1805 in Fauquier, Virginia. In 1824, Matthew Pickett Smith Sr. resided in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina. In 1827, Matthew Pickett Smith Sr. resided in Greene, Alabama. Matthew Pickett Smith Sr. married martha e drummond, rhania legg, susan r lnu, and had children including adeline r smith, christiana smith, eliza hasseltine smith, elizabeth j smith, j t smith, john a smith, josephus l smith, mary a smith, mary jane smith, matthew pickett smith jr. Matthew Pickett Smith Sr. passed away in 1883 in Mantua, Greene, Alabama.
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1Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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5Record Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Sr.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Matthew Sr. (1805–1883) was born in Fauquier, Virginia 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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Matthew Sr.'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record