Sarah Smith (1832–1904) was born in Tennessee, USA and died in Alabama. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah L Smith 1832–1904

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 May 1832 · Tennessee, USA

Died 24 Nov 1904 · Alabama

Father John William Smith Jr

Mother Nancy Birmingham

Siblings Amilla D Smith, Franklin Smith, Mary Eliza Smith, Mary Jane Smith, Milton Smith, Willis E Smith

Records

1880 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

John William Smith Jr

Nancy Birmingham

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1832, Sarah L Smith entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to john william smith jr and nancy birmingham. Sarah L Smith passed away in 1904 in Alabama.

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1832

Birth of Sarah L Smith in Tennessee, USA

Birth

1904

Death of Sarah L Smith in Alabama

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Smith

This ancestor line traces from Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire, , England (1659) to Tennessee, USA (1832) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Smith (1832–1904) was born in Tennessee, USA and died in Alabama. 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 6 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.
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