YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

Roland Otley Smith 1912 – 1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jun 1912

Birth Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Death Date: 2 September 1976

Death Location: Taihape, New Zealand

Father: Joseph Smith

Mother: Helen Adams

Spouse(s): Alice Benge

Children(s): Colin Smith, Joy Smith

The story of Roland Otley Smith began in 1912 in Auckland, New Zealand. In 1949, Roland Otley Smith resided in New Zealand. Roland Otley Smith married Alice Myrtle Benge, and had children including Colin Stanley Smith, Joy Smith. Roland Otley Smith passed away in 1976 in Taihape, New Zealand.

Find more search results for Roland Smith
RS

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:
B
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 Roland Otley Smith began in 1912 in Auckland, New Zealand.
  • In 1949, Roland Otley Smith resided in New Zealand.
  • Roland Otley Smith married Alice Myrtle Benge, and had children including Colin Stanley Smith, Joy Smith.
  • Roland Otley Smith passed away in 1976 in Taihape, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Roland Smith's Ancestors

Self
Roland Smith
1912 – 1976
Birth Place: Auckland, New Zealand
Parents
Joseph Otley George Smith
1884 – 1970
Middlesex, England
Helen (Jane) Adams
1881 – 1961
St James, Westminster, London, Middlesex, England (UK)
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Roland Smith's Descendants

1.
RS
Roland (Otley) Smith (20 Jun 1912 – 2 September 1976) m. Alice (Myrtle) Benge (22 Jun 1914 – 24 Jul 1991)
  1. 1. Colin (Stanley) Smith (21 Jul 1945 – 13 Aug 2016)
  2. 2. Joy Smith

Roland Smith's Timeline

4 Records

1912
20 Jun 1912
Birth of Roland Otley Smith in Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
1940
26 Dec 1940
Age 28
Roland Otley Smith was married in Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
1949
1949
Age 37
Roland Otley Smith resided here in New Zealand
New Zealand
1976
2 September 1976
Age 64
Death of Roland Otley Smith in Taihape, New Zealand
Taihape, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1912
    Event Place: Auckland, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Birth Index, 1840-1950, N/A - microfiche from a private collector; New Zealand; Birth Index, 1840-1950
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1940
    Event Place: Auckland, New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-2010, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 September 1976
    Event Place: Taihape, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wanganui, Rangitikei, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

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