William Orlando Smith III 1896–1969
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William III in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William III 1896–1969
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Orlando Smith III was born in 1896 in Sharon, Saline, Missouri, the child of william orlando smith jr and katherine beetle kate bond. In 1910, William Orlando Smith III resided in Miami, Saline, Missouri. William Orlando Smith III married grace mehew west, and had children including barbara lou rene smith, martha suzanne smith, william orlando smith iv. William Orlando Smith III passed away in 1969 in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Sources
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1Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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2Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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3Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William III
This ancestor line traces from Fauquier, Virginia (1680) to Sharon, Saline, Missouri (1896) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William III (1896–1969) was born in Sharon, Saline, Missouri and died in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William III's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record