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Edgar Smith 1908–1976

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edgar Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 5 Oct 1908 · Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi
Died 15 Nov 1976 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Father William Elbert Bill Smith
Mother Martha Louise Burge
Spouse Gertie J Yates
Children Bobby Lavell Smith
Siblings Cora Smith, Ella Caroline Smith, Eva Adeline Smith, Rufus Calvin Smith, Wiley Jordan Smith

Researchers connected through Edgar Smith 1908–1976

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Biography

Edgar Smith was born in 1908 in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi, the child of william elbert bill smith and martha louise burge. In 1910, Edgar Smith resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. In 1920, Edgar Smith resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. Edgar Smith married gertie j yates, mollie lowe, and had children including bobby lavell smith. Edgar Smith passed away in 1976 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi.

Sources

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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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)

  8. 8
    Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

  9. 9
    Record Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

Life Timeline

1908
Birth of Edgar Smith in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi
Birth
1910
Edgar Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1920
Edgar Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1930
Edgar Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1935
Edgar Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1940
Edgar Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1976
Death of Edgar Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Death
1976
Burial of Edgar Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edgar Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi (1908) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edgar Smith (1908–1976) was born in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi and died in Baxterville, Lamar, 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 Edgar 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 22 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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Edgar Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Edgar Smith PTP
1908–1976
Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edgar Smith's Descendants

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Edgar Smith PTP 1908–1976