Who was Charlene Smith?

Charlene Smith (1938–2023) was born in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi and died in Louisiana. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Charlene Smith 1938–2023

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

Born 5 Jan 1938 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Died 14 Oct 2023 · Louisiana

Father James Smith (1916–1950)

Mother Hazel T Gipson

Spouse Jesse Leon Hodges

Children Donald Ray Hodges, Heather Jane Hodges, Jeffery Blake Hodges, Jessie Len Hodges, Sabrina Louise Hodges, Timothy Mike Hodges

Siblings Arlene Smith, Donald Ray Buddy Smith, Eunice Jean Smith, Margaret Mahalie Smith, Myrtice Jean Smith

Records

1950 United States Federal Census U.S. Public Records Index U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home … U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, …

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Immediate Family

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Sabrina Louise Hodges

Timothy Mike Hodges

Biography

In 1938, Charlene Smith entered the world in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi, born to james murphy mike smith and hazel t gipson. In 1950, Charlene Smith resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. In 1995, Charlene Smith resided in Holden, Livingston, Louisiana. Charlene Smith married jesse leon hodges, and had children including donald ray hodges, heather jane hodges, jeffery blake hodges, jessie len hodges, sabrina louise hodges, timothy mike hodges. Charlene Smith passed away in 2023 in Louisiana.

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Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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Record U.S. Public Records Index
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Burial Records U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
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Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

Life Timeline

1938

Birth of Charlene Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Birth

1950

Charlene Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1995

Charlene Smith resided here in Holden, Livingston, Louisiana

Residence

2023

Death of Charlene Smith in Louisiana

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charlene Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi (1938) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charlene Smith (1938–2023) was born in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi and died in 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charlene 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 24 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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