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Robert Smythe 1549–1614

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Smythe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 03 Feb 1549 · Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Died 09 Oct 1614 · Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Father Thomas Smith (1507–1564)
Mother Alice Button (1518–1578)
Spouse Helen Notting
Children Walter Smythe

Researchers connected through Robert Smythe 1549–1614

and 2 more tree owners connected with Robert Smythe 1549–1614

Biography

Robert Smythe was born in 1549 in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland, the child of thomas smith and alice button. Robert Smythe married helen notting, and had children including walter smythe. Robert Smythe passed away in 1614 in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1549
Birth of Robert Smythe in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Birth
1572
Robert Smythe was married in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Marriage
1614
Death of Robert Smythe in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Smythe

This ancestor line traces from Strathblane, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1400) to Errol, Perthshire, Scotland (1549) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Smythe (1549–1614) was born in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland. 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 (C) 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 5 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 Smythe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Smythe PTP
1549–1614
Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Parents
Thomas Smith PTP
1507–1564
Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Alice Button PTP
1518–1578
Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Robert Smythe's Descendants

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Robert Smythe PTP 1549–1614
  1. 1. Walter Smythe PTP 1578–1633 m. Anne Yates PTP 1584–1637