Who was William Smith?

William Smith (1806–1878) was born in Tateville, Pulaski, Kentucky and died in Burnside, Pulaski, Kentucky. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William B Smith 1806–1878

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 26 Jul 1806 · Tateville, Pulaski, Kentucky

Died 30 Nov 1878 · Burnside, Pulaski, Kentucky

Father George Smith

Mother Elizabeth Ribelin

Siblings Anna Smith, Basel Cornelius Smith, Daniel Smith, George Washington Smith, Jane Smith, Joseph Smith, Katherine Smith, Martin Smith, Mary Smith, Peter Smith, Phoebe Smith, Sarah Smith, Wesley Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Smith

Elizabeth Ribelin

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Children

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Biography

In 1806, William B Smith entered the world in Tateville, Pulaski, Kentucky, born to george smith and elizabeth ribelin. William B Smith passed away in 1878 in Burnside, Pulaski, Kentucky.

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1806

Birth of William B Smith in Tateville, Pulaski, Kentucky

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1878

Death of William B Smith in Burnside, Pulaski, Kentucky

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Smith

This ancestor line traces from Warwickshire, England (1480) to Tateville, Pulaski, Kentucky (1806) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Smith (1806–1878) was born in Tateville, Pulaski, Kentucky and died in Burnside, Pulaski, Kentucky. 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 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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