YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Rachel Catherine Goforth 1859–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 OCT 1859

Birth Location: Gallatin Co., IL, USA

Death Date: 4 DEC 1931

Death Location: Eldorado City, Saline Co., IL, USA

Father: Preston Goforth

Mother: Permillia Kimbro

Spouse(s): Christopher Smith

Children(s): Virgil Smith, Ada Smith, Mary Smith, Joseph Smith, Arthur Smith, Benjamin Smith, Allie Smith, John Smith, Myrtle Smith

In 1859, Rachel Catherine Goforth entered the world in Gallatin Co., IL, USA, born to Preston Goforth And Permillia Kimbro. Rachel Catherine Goforth married Christopher Joseph Smith, and had children including Ada Melvina Smith, Allie M Smith, Arthur Cleveland Smith, Benjamin Walter Smith, John Christopher Smith, Joseph Henry Smith, Mary Glen Smith, Myrtle Smith, Virgil Bertis Smith. Rachel Catherine Goforth passed away in 1931 in Eldorado City, Saline Co., IL, USA.

Find more search results for Rachel Goforth
RG

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:
C
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 1859, Rachel Catherine Goforth entered the world in Gallatin Co., IL, USA, born to Preston Goforth And Permillia Kimbro.
  • Rachel Catherine Goforth married Christopher Joseph Smith, and had children including Ada Melvina Smith, Allie M Smith, Arthur Cleveland Smith, Benjamin Walter Smith, John Christopher Smith, Joseph Henry Smith, Mary Glen Smith, Myrtle Smith, Virgil Bertis Smith.
  • Rachel Catherine Goforth passed away in 1931 in Eldorado City, Saline Co., IL, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rachel Goforth's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Goforth
1859–1931
Birth Place: Gallatin Co., IL, USA
Parents
Preston Goforth
1809–1868
TN, USA
Permillia Kimbro
1804–1897
TN, USA
Grandparents
Absolom (Aberlan) Goforth
1775–1854
Wayne Co., NC, USA
Rachel Roberts
1779–1849
TN, USA
Garland (Miller) Kimbro
1795–1834
Orange Co, NC, USA
Elizabeth Lamb
1795–1834
Union, SC, USA
Great-Grandparents
Zacariah Goforth
1758–1841
Nancy Cornelius
1758–1851
Heinrich Kimbro
1755–1844
Margaret Euliss
1755–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rachel Goforth's Descendants

1.
RG
Rachel (Catherine) Goforth (7 OCT 1859–4 DEC 1931) m. Christopher (Joseph) Smith (3 JUN 1855–7 APR 1920)
  1. 1. Virgil (Bertis) Smith 1890–1961 m. Mary (Ethel) Rhine 1901–
    1. 1. Virgil Smith 1927–1992 m. Martha (Lucille) Mccurdy 1930–2019
  2. 2. Ada (Melvina) Smith 1878–1943 m. George (T.) Turner 1872–1953
  3. 3. Mary (Glen) Smith 1880– m. Elijah Smith 1870–
  4. 4. Joseph (Henry) Smith 1884–1957 m. Opal (Joanna) Holmes 1906–1988
  5. 5. Arthur (Cleveland) Smith 1888–1945 m. Elnora Gates 1886–1969
  6. 6. Benjamin (Walter) Smith 1892–1956 m. Ida (Jane) Cantrell 1894–1979
  7. 7. Allie (M.) Smith 1894–
  8. 8. John (Christopher) Smith 1882–1964 m. Mary (Ann) Bradley 1884–1955
  9. 9. Myrtle Smith 1898–

Rachel Goforth's Timeline

3 Records

1859
7 OCT 1859
Birth of Rachel Catherine Goforth in Gallatin Co., IL, USA
Gallatin Co., IL, USA
1931
1931
Age 72
Burial of Rachel Catherine Goforth in Rhine Cemetary, Tison, Saline, IL, USA
Rhine Cemetary, Tison, Saline, IL, USA
1931
4 DEC 1931
Age 72
Death of Rachel Catherine Goforth in Eldorado City, Saline Co., IL, USA
Eldorado City, Saline Co., IL, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 OCT 1859
    Event Place: Gallatin Co., IL, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Rhine Cemetary, Tison, Saline, IL, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 DEC 1931
    Event Place: Eldorado City, Saline Co., IL, USA

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