Who was Edward Smith?

Edward Smith (1896–1964) was born in Marion, Mississippi and died in Wiggins, Stone, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Dolphus "Dolph" Smith 1896–1964

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 12 Jan 1896 · Marion, Mississippi

Died 20 Dec 1964 · Wiggins, Stone, Mississippi

Father Manson Marion Shine Smith Sr

Mother Eliza Ann Hun Sullivan

Siblings Alice F Smith, Esther Smith, Fnu Smith, G Noel Fuzzy Smith Sr, Georgianna Smith, James Timothy Tim Smith, Leona Smith, Leova Smith, Leroy Smith, Louisa Lula Smith, Manson Marion Smith Jr, Minnie Smith, Ruth Smith, Saphronia A Sis Smith, Simon Peter Smith

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Manson Marion Shine Smith Sr

Eliza Ann Hun Sullivan

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edward Dolphus "Dolph" Smith began in 1896 in Marion, Mississippi. In 1900, Edward Dolphus "Dolph" Smith resided in Marion, Mississippi. In 1910, Edward Dolphus "Dolph" Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. Edward Dolphus "Dolph" Smith passed away in 1964 in Wiggins, Stone, Mississippi.

Sources

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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1896

Birth of Edward Dolphus "Dolph" Smith in Marion, Mississippi

Birth

1900

Edward Dolphus "Dolph" Smith resided here in Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1910

Edward Dolphus "Dolph" Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1920

Edward Dolphus "Dolph" Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1964

Death of Edward Dolphus "Dolph" Smith in Wiggins, Stone, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Smith

This ancestor line traces from Pensacola, Escambia, Florida (1789) to Marion, Mississippi (1896) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Smith (1896–1964) was born in Marion, Mississippi and died in Wiggins, Stone, 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 Edward 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 4 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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