Ancestor profile · 1851–1918
George W. Smith
George W. is where a collateral relative helped prove a direct line. His 1910 household included grandson Stirling; Stirling’s birth record and John Houston’s death certificate make the connection to John and Artie much stronger than a copied pedigree.
Life dates
October 6, 1851 – April 14, 1918 in the working history.
DocumentedParents
George’s death certificate names Levi Smith and Martha Reed. The 1860 census also places nine-year-old George in their household.
Strongly supportedJohn Houston link
1910 grandson entry, Stirling’s delayed birth certificate, and John’s death certificate converge.
Strongly supportedPartner
Lee A. / “Leanner” McCoy Smith appears under several spellings in records. Her exact full given name is unresolved.
Conflicting evidenceExplore the three-record bridge · Leanner · John Houston