Ruth Smiley 1791–1879
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Smiley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Ruth Smiley began in 1791 in Shermandale, Perry, Pennsylvania, United States. Ruth Smiley married jesse kirkpatrick. Ruth Smiley passed away in 1879 in Waterman, De Kalb, Illinois, United States.
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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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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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5Census U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
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6Record North America, Family Histories
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7Death Records Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
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8Record DeKalb County, Illinois Deaths, 1843-1992
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Smiley
This ancestor line traces from Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland (1508) to Shermandale, Perry, Pennsylvania, United States (1791) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ruth Smiley (1791–1879) was born in Shermandale, Perry, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Waterman, De Kalb, Illinois, United States. 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.
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Ruth Smiley's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record