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William Arthur Smith 1700–1751

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 05 Aug 1700 · Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Died 15 Oct 1751 · Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Father Captain Christopher Smith Iii Headmaster Of The Indian School William And Mary College
Mother Catherine Snelson
Spouse Ann Isham
Children Ann Smith, Benjamin Smith, Cuthbert Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Isaac Smith Sr, Isham Smith, Jane Smith, Joseph Smith, Josiah Ridgeway Smith, Lucy Smith, Margaret Mary Smith, Mary Smith, Philip Smith, Sarah Smith, Susannah Smith, William Isham Smith, William Smith, Willm Smith
Siblings Ambrose Joshua Smith, Ann Smith, Catherine Smith, Charles Smith, Christopher Smith, David Thomas Farrar Smith, Henry Harry Smith, James Smith Reverend, John Smith, Katherine Kathryn S Smith

Researchers connected through William Smith 1700–1751

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Biography

The story of William Arthur Smith began in 1700 in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States. William Arthur Smith married ann isham, and had children including ann smith, benjamin smith, cuthbert smith, elizabeth smith, isaac smith sr, isham smith, jane smith, joseph smith, josiah ridgeway smith, lucy smith, margaret mary smith, mary smith, philip smith, sarah smith, susannah smith, william isham smith, william smith, willm smith. William Arthur Smith passed away in 1751 in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1700
Birth of William Arthur Smith in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Birth
1717
William Arthur Smith was married in Old Rappahannoch and Essex Counties
Marriage
1734
William Arthur Smith was married
Marriage
1751
Death of William Arthur Smith in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Smith

This ancestor line traces from Stoneyhurst, Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England (1631) to Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States (1700) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Smith (1700–1751) was born in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States and died in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States. 3 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, 3 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 3 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.

William Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Arthur Smith PTP
1700–1751
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Smith's Descendants

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William Arthur Smith PTP 1700–1751
  1. 1. Ann Smith PTP 1732–1743
  2. 2. Joseph Smith PTP 1768–1835
  3. 3. Susannah Smith PTP 1804–1863
  4. 4. Benjamin Smith PTP 1692–1782