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Roger Moore Smith 1770–1808

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

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Roger Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Jun 1770 · St Phillips, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Died 5 Jul 1808 · St Phillips, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Father Mary Rutledge
Siblings Andrew Doria Smith, Benjamin B Smith, Benjamin Burgh Smith, Caroline Smith, Edward Eddie Smith, Edward Nutt Smith, Hugh Rutledge Smith, John Rutledge Smith, Mary Sabina Smith, Sarah Elizabeth Smith, Sarah Rutledge Smith, Thomas Rhett Smith

Researchers connected through Roger Smith 1770–1808

and 1 more tree owner connected with Roger Smith 1770–1808

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Roger Moore Smith began in 1770 in St Phillips, Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Roger Moore Smith passed away in 1808 in St Phillips, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1770
Birth of Roger Moore Smith in St Phillips, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Birth
1808
Death of Roger Moore Smith in St Phillips, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Roger Smith

This ancestor line traces from Charleston, Charleston District, BCA, South Carolina, USA (1747) to St Phillips, Charleston, South Carolina, United States (1770) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Roger Smith (1770–1808) was born in St Phillips, Charleston, South Carolina, USA and died in St Phillips, Charleston, South Carolina, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Roger 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 2 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.

Roger Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Roger Moore Smith PTP
1770–1808
St Phillips, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Roger Smith's Descendants

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Roger Moore Smith PTP 1770–1808