E Smith (1927–1992) was born in Marion, Mississippi and died in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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E J Smith 1927–1992

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

Born 14 Jun 1927 · Marion, Mississippi

Died 2 Oct 1992 · Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi

Father Robert V Smith

Mother Courtney Jane Beard

Spouse Evelyn Joyce Gipson

Children Donald Kenneth Smith, James Milton Smith, James Randall Smith, Richard Joseph Smith

Siblings Linda Jane Smith

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U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Social Security Death Index (CD …

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In 1927, E J Smith entered the world in Marion, Mississippi, born to robert v smith and courtney jane beard. E J Smith married evelyn joyce gipson, and had children including donald kenneth smith, james milton smith, james randall smith, richard joseph smith. E J Smith passed away in 1992 in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi.

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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

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1927

Birth of E J Smith in Marion, Mississippi

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1992

Death of E J Smith in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi

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: E Smith (1927–1992) was born in Marion, Mississippi and died in Hattiesburg, Forrest, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have E 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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