'"Robert I (Smythe) Smith 1500–1539
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3 researchers on YourRoots have '"Robert Smith 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Biography
In 1500, '"Robert I (Smythe) Smith entered the world in Ledbury, Herefordshire, ENG, born to sir richard vicar of newwarke college leicester smythe smith vicar of newwarke college leicester and joan de brouncker. '"Robert I (Smythe) Smith married anne staunton, catherine joyce blount, dorothy fitzjohn acland smith, and had children including richard george william smith sir. '"Robert I (Smythe) Smith passed away in 1539 in Thames Ditton, Surrey, England.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from '"Robert Smith
Frequently Asked Questions
- '"Robert Smith (1500–1539) was born in Ledbury, Herefordshire, ENG and died in Thames Ditton, Surrey, England. 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 '"Robert 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 1 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.
'"Robert Smith's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record