YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Hester Smith 1930–2022 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Aug 1930

Birth Location: Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 26 Sep 2022

Death Location: Stinking Creek, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Isaac Smith

Mother: Sarah Smith

Spouse(s): Robert Gambrel, Earl Bailey

Children(s): Luther Gambrel

In 1930, Hester Smith entered the world in Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA, born to Isaac Gilbert Smith And Sarah Smith. In 1990, Hester Smith resided in Arjay, Kentucky, USA. Hester Smith married Earl William Bailey, Robert H Gambrel, and had children including Carolyn Sue Gambrel, Curtis Glenn Gambrel, Heather Kay Gambrel, James Clark Gambrel, Johnny Ray Gambrel, Kenneth Gene Gambrel, Lenny Gambrel, Luther Gambrel, Shirley Faye Gambrel. Hester Smith passed away in 2022 in Stinking Creek, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for Hester Smith
HS

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

  • In 1930, Hester Smith entered the world in Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA, born to Isaac Gilbert Smith And Sarah Smith.
  • In 1990, Hester Smith resided in Arjay, Kentucky, USA.
  • Hester Smith married Earl William Bailey, Robert H Gambrel, and had children including Carolyn Sue Gambrel, Curtis Glenn Gambrel, Heather Kay Gambrel, James Clark Gambrel, Johnny Ray Gambrel, Kenneth Gene Gambrel, Lenny Gambrel, Luther Gambrel, Shirley Faye Gambrel.
  • Hester Smith passed away in 2022 in Stinking Creek, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hester Smith's Ancestors

Self
Hester Smith
1930–2022
Birth Place: Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Isaac Gilbert Smith
1880–1967
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah Smith
1901–1982
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Milton) Smith
1851–1919
Mills, Kentucky
Nancy Messer
1857–1906
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Ransom (Harrison) Smith
1855–1939
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Charity Hubbard
1856–1932
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Smith
1835–1910
Sela Smith
1833–1874
Abraham Messer
1832–1910
Mahala Jackson
1833–
Baalam Smith
1827–1881
Elizabeth Swafford
1831–1911
Preston Hubbard
1825–1895
Emily Messer
1828–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jabel Smith
1807–1880
Rhody Swafford
1806–1880
Malekiah Smith
1810–1870
Sally Jackson
1815–1870
Moses Messer
1790–1871
Winnie Golden
1794–1870
Daniel Jackson
1805–1842
Louisa Hubbard
1805–1880
Thomas Jr.
1800–1860
Nancy Stewart
1797–1881
William Swafford
1802–1870
Elizabeth Hyles
1803–1881

Hester Smith's Descendants

1.
HS
Hester Smith (08 Aug 1930–26 Sep 2022) m. Robert (H.) Gambrel (01 May 1926–18 May 1986) m. Earl (William) Bailey (abt 1924–)
  1. 1. Luther Gambrel 1948–2019

Hester Smith's Timeline

6 Records

1930
08 Aug 1930
Birth of Hester Smith in Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1987
2 Apr 1987
Age 57
Hester Smith was married in Bell, Kentucky
Bell, Kentucky
1990
1990-2001
Age 60
Hester Smith resided here in Arjay, Kentucky, USA
Arjay, Kentucky, USA
2004
2004
Age 74
Hester Smith resided here in Arjay, Kentucky, USA
Arjay, Kentucky, USA
2007
2007-2020
Age 77
Hester Smith resided here in Pineville, Kentucky, USA
Pineville, Kentucky, USA
2022
26 Sep 2022
Age 92
Death of Hester Smith in Arjay, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Arjay, Bell, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Aug 1930
    Event Place: Stinking Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1999
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1987
    Event Place: Bell, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1999

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1990-2001
    Event Place: Arjay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2004
    Event Place: Arjay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2007-2020
    Event Place: Pineville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bell
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1999

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Sep 2022
    Event Place: Arjay, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stinking Creek, Knox County, Kentucky, 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