Alice Smith (1897–1974) was born in Sardis, Panola, Mississippi, USA and died in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alice Freddia Smith 1897–1974

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Oct 1897 · Sardis, Panola, Mississippi, USA

Died 6 Mar 1974 · Oakland, Alameda, California, USA

Father Sherman Smith

Mother Alice Lyons

Siblings Annette Smith, Bede Smith, Blanche Smith, Estella Smith, Lucinda Smith, Mary Smith, Sallie Smith, Viola Vashti Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sherman Smith

Alice Lyons

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1897, Alice Freddia Smith entered the world in Sardis, Panola, Mississippi, USA, born to sherman smith and alice lyons. Alice Freddia Smith passed away in 1974 in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA.

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Life Timeline

1897

Birth of Alice Freddia Smith in Sardis, Panola, Mississippi, USA

Birth

1974

Death of Alice Freddia Smith in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alice Smith

This ancestor line traces from Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA (1866) to Sardis, Panola, Mississippi, USA (1897) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alice Smith (1897–1974) was born in Sardis, Panola, Mississippi, USA and died in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alice 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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