YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Dora Pricilla Melton Smith 1874–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 August 1874

Birth Location: Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 28 August 1957

Death Location: Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Frank Melton

Mother: Sarah Philbeck

Spouse(s): Jasper Smith

Children(s): Minnie Philbeck, Fred Smith, Parley Smith, Fred Smith, Garland Smith

The story of Dora Pricilla Melton Smith began in 1874 in Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1880, Dora Pricilla Melton Smith resided in Colfax, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA. Dora Pricilla Melton Smith married Jasper Samuel Smith, and had children including Fred Smith, Garland Columbus Smith, Minnie Olive Smith Philbeck, Parley Kenilworth Smith. Dora Pricilla Melton Smith passed away in 1957 in Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Dora Smith
DS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Dora Pricilla Melton Smith began in 1874 in Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Dora Pricilla Melton Smith resided in Colfax, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA.
  • Dora Pricilla Melton Smith married Jasper Samuel Smith, and had children including Fred Smith, Garland Columbus Smith, Minnie Olive Smith Philbeck, Parley Kenilworth Smith.
  • Dora Pricilla Melton Smith passed away in 1957 in Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Dora Smith's Ancestors

Self
Dora Smith
1874–1957
Birth Place: Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Frank Melton
1846–1896
McDowell County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Lucille) Philbeck
1847–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Dora Smith's Descendants

1.
DS
Dora (Pricilla Melton) Smith (26 August 1874–28 August 1957) m. Jasper ("Samuel") Smith (1872–7 July 1956)
  1. 1. Minnie (Olive Smith) Philbeck 1902–1984
  2. 2. Fred Smith 1905–1988
  3. 3. Parley (Kenilworth) Smith 1913–2006
  4. 4. Fred Smith 1902–1986
  5. 5. Garland (Columbus) Smith 1895–1968

Dora Smith's Timeline

3 Records

1874
26 August 1874
Birth of Dora Pricilla Melton Smith in Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 6
Dora Pricilla Melton Smith resided here in Colfax, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Colfax, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
1957
28 August 1957
Age 83
Death of Dora Pricilla Melton Smith in Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 August 1874
    Event Place: Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Colfax, Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: 981; Page: 501A; Enumeration District: 161
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Colfax, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Colfax, Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: 981; Page: 501A; Enumeration District: 161

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 August 1957
    Event Place: Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE