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William B Smith 1811–1893

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Mar 1811 · Royalton, Windsor, Vermont, USA
Died 13 Nov 1893 · Osterdock, Clayton, Iowa, USA
Father Joseph Sr (1771–1840)
Mother Lucy Mack (1775–1856)
Siblings Alvin Smith, Don Carlos Smith, Ephraim Smith, Hyram Smith, Joseph Smith, Katherine Smith, Lucy Smith, Samuel Harrison Smith, Sophronia Smith
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Researchers connected through William Smith 1811–1893

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William B Smith was born in 1811 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont, USA, the child of joseph smith sr and lucy mack. William B Smith passed away in 1893 in Osterdock, Clayton, Iowa, USA.

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Life Timeline

1811
Birth of William B Smith in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont, USA
Birth
1893
Death of William B Smith in Osterdock, Clayton, Iowa, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Smith

This ancestor line traces from Torthorwald Or Carlaverock, Dumfries, Scotland (1455) to Royalton, Windsor, Vermont, USA (1811) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Smith (1811–1893) was born in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont, USA and died in Osterdock, Clayton, Iowa, USA. 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 12 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.

Related Records

Joseph Sr
1771–1840 · Father
Lucy Mack
1775–1856 · Mother
William Smith in the US Census
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William Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William B Smith PTP
1811–1893
Royalton, Windsor, Vermont, USA
Parents
Joseph Smith Sr PTP
1771–1840
Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Lucy Mack PTP
1775–1856
Gilsum, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Mary Duty PTP
1743–1836
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown

William Smith's Descendants

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William B Smith PTP 1811–1893