Boyd Smith (1882–1922) was born in Angelina, Texas and died in Jonesville, Catahoula, Louisiana. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Boyd Thomas Smith 1882–1922

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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 25 Dec 1882 · Angelina, Texas

Died 28 Feb 1922 · Jonesville, Catahoula, Louisiana

Father Hiram Prentiss Smith

Mother Louise Lennie Massingill

Siblings Birdie Smith, Callie Smith, Emma Smith, Harvey Smith, Jeptha Smith, Mollie Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hiram Prentiss Smith

Louise Lennie Massingill

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Boyd Thomas Smith began in 1882 in Angelina, Texas. Boyd Thomas Smith passed away in 1922 in Jonesville, Catahoula, Louisiana.

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1882

Birth of Boyd Thomas Smith in Angelina, Texas

Birth

1922

Death of Boyd Thomas Smith in Jonesville, Catahoula, Louisiana

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Boyd Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wilkes, Georgia (1754) to Angelina, Texas (1882) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Boyd Smith (1882–1922) was born in Angelina, Texas and died in Jonesville, Catahoula, Louisiana. 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 Boyd 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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