A Smith (1870–1949) was born in Walthall, Mississippi and died in Walthall, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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A "Boss" Smith 1870–1949

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Jul 1870 · Walthall, Mississippi

Died 22 Jun 1949 · Walthall, Mississippi

Father Daniel Smith

Mother Eliza Yarborough

Spouse Lillie Jane Duncan

Children Dewitt Washington Smith, Leanna Smith, Lena Smith, Mary Ella Smith

Siblings Floreta Smith, Frances M Smith, Hugh Smith, Mary Smith, Sarah Jane Smith, Senath Smith

Records

1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Smith

Eliza Yarborough

Spouse(s)

Lillie Jane Duncan

Children

Dewitt Washington Smith

Leanna Smith

Lena Smith

Mary Ella Smith

Biography

In 1870, A "Boss" Smith entered the world in Walthall, Mississippi, born to daniel smith and eliza yarborough. In 1930, A "Boss" Smith resided in Walthall, Mississippi. In 1935, A "Boss" Smith resided in Walthall, Mississippi. A "Boss" Smith married lillie jane duncan, and had children including dewitt washington smith, leanna smith, lena smith, mary ella smith. A "Boss" Smith passed away in 1949 in Walthall, Mississippi.

Sources

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1870

Birth of A "Boss" Smith in Walthall, Mississippi

Birth

1930

A "Boss" Smith resided here in Walthall, Mississippi

Residence

1935

A "Boss" Smith resided here in Walthall, Mississippi

Residence

1940

A "Boss" Smith resided here in Walthall, Mississippi

Residence

1949

Death of A "Boss" Smith in Walthall, Mississippi

Death

1949

Burial of A "Boss" Smith

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from A Smith

This ancestor line traces from Mississippi (1834) to Walthall, Mississippi (1870) across 2 generations.

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: A Smith (1870–1949) was born in Walthall, Mississippi and died in Walthall, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have A in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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