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Sarah Smith (Matthew Knowles) 1774–1859

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 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Knowles) 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Nov 1774 · North Carolina, United States
Died 9 Mar 1859 · Warren County, Kentucky, USA
Father William Smith
Siblings Anna Smith Sam Woodard, Blandeman Lewis Smith, Ebenezer Smith Sarah Knowles Dna Match, Elias Smith Rhody Crawford, Ezekeil Smith Mildred Grinstead, Henry Smith, Jane Smith Matthew Knowles, Jeremiah Smith Mary Kiger, Martha Smith Pickett, Mary Smith, Rebecca Smith John Woodard, Rhoda A Smith Pullen, Susanna Smith Ben Fincham, William Smith Catherine Kiger
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Researchers connected through Sarah Knowles) 1774–1859

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Smith (Matthew Knowles) began in 1774 in North Carolina, United States. Sarah Smith (Matthew Knowles) passed away in 1859 in Warren County, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1774
Birth of Sarah Smith (Matthew Knowles) in North Carolina, United States
Birth
1859
Death of Sarah Smith (Matthew Knowles) in Warren County, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Knowles)

This ancestor line traces from Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA (1753) to North Carolina, United States (1774) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Knowles) (1774–1859) was born in North Carolina, United States and died in Warren County, Kentucky, 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 Sarah 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.

Related Records

William Smith
Father

Sarah Knowles)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Smith (Matthew Knowles) PTP
1774–1859
North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Knowles)'s Descendants

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Sarah Smith (Matthew Knowles) PTP 1774–1859