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Thomas Smith 1507–1564

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
C
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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 4 independent trees

Born 08 Jan 1507 · Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Died 17 Jan 1564 · Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Spouse Alice Button (1518–1578)
Children Robert Smythe

Researchers connected through Thomas Smith 1507–1564

and 3 more tree owners connected with Thomas Smith 1507–1564

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Alice Button

Biography

In 1507, Thomas Smith entered the world in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland. Thomas Smith married alice button, and had children including robert smythe. Thomas Smith passed away in 1564 in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1507
Birth of Thomas Smith in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Birth
1564
Death of Thomas Smith in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Smith

This ancestor line traces from Strathblane, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1400) to Errol, Perthshire, , Scotland (1507) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Smith (1507–1564) was born in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 4 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.

Thomas Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Smith PTP
1507–1564
Errol, Perthshire, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Smith's Descendants

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Thomas Smith PTP 1507–1564 m. Alice Button PTP 1518–1578
  1. 1. Robert Smythe PTP 1549–1614
    1. 1. Walter Smythe PTP 1578–1633