YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Mourning Smith 1763–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 June 1763

Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 2 October 1842

Death Location: Glenn Springs, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Bearden

Mother: Lettice Bearden

Spouse(s): William Smith

Children(s): Elihu Smith, Col. Smith

In 1763, Mourning Smith entered the world in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to John William Bearden And Lettice Caty Bearden. In 1831, Mourning Smith established residence. Mourning Smith married William Smith, and had children including Col Isaac Smith, Elihu Penquite Smith. Mourning Smith passed away in 1842 in Glenn Springs, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Mourning Smith
MS

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 1763, Mourning Smith entered the world in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to John William Bearden And Lettice Caty Bearden.
  • In 1831, Mourning Smith established residence.
  • Mourning Smith married William Smith, and had children including Col Isaac Smith, Elihu Penquite Smith.
  • Mourning Smith passed away in 1842 in Glenn Springs, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mourning Smith's Ancestors

Self
Mourning Smith
1763–1842
Birth Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
John William Bearden
1717–1797
Caroline County, Virginia, USA
Lettice (Caty) Bearden
1723–1797
Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Minor (Jr.) Winn
1704–1778
Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
Margaret O'Connor
1708–1788
Ireland, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Winn
1668–1719
Mary Bird
1683–1748
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Hatcher
1613–1680
Mary Hatcher)
1615–1699

Mourning Smith's Descendants

1.
MS
Mourning Smith (15 June 1763–2 October 1842) m. William Smith (20 Sep 1751–22 Jun 1837)
  1. 1. Elihu (Penquite) Smith 1804–1879
  2. 2. Col. (Isaac) Smith 1784–1857

Mourning Smith's Timeline

6 Records

1756
1756-1944
Mourning Smith was married in South Carolina
South Carolina
1763
15 June 1763
Birth of Mourning Smith in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
1831
1831-1843
Age 68
Mourning Smith resided here
None
1833
1833;1857
Age 70
Mourning Smith resided here in South Carolina;South Carolina
South Carolina;South Carolina
1840
1840
Age 77
Mourning Smith resided here in 1st Part, Spartanburg District, South Carolina
1st Part, Spartanburg District, South Carolina
1842
2 October 1842
Age 79
Death of Mourning Smith in Glen Springs, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Glen Springs, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 June 1763
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories
    [6] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1756-1944
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1641-1965

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833;1857
    Event Place: South Carolina;South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1831-1843
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: 1st Part, Spartanburg District, South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 October 1842
    Event Place: Glen Springs, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories
    [4] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glenn Springs, Spartanburg County, South 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