Effie Smith (1886–1973) was born in Marion, Mississippi and died in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith 1886–1973

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

Born 15 Mar 1886 · Marion, Mississippi

Died 17 Feb 1973 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Father Thomas Jordan Sambo Smith Jr

Mother Mary Jane Gipson

Spouse James Albert Ab Lowe

Children Arthur Lowe, Fred Cola Lowe, James Hubert Lowe, Leavy Darby Lowe Sr, Lila Mae Lowe, Mark Lowe, Mattie Lowe, Maude Lowe, Mollie Lowe, Nancy Lowe, Ronald Vincent Rv Lowe Sr

Siblings Elizabeth Ann Dolly Smith, Isaac Ellis Ike Smith, John Smith, Joseph Thomas Smith, Kitsey Ann Smith, Mary E Smith, Nancy Mariah Nan Smith, Olivia B Ollie Smith, Thomas Jordan Smith Iii, William Elbert Bill Smith

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Social Security Death Index (CD … Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jordan Sambo Smith Jr

Spouse(s)

Children

Ronald Vincent Rv Lowe Sr

Biography

Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith was born in 1886 in Marion, Mississippi, the child of thomas jordan sambo smith jr and mary jane gipson. In 1900, Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith resided in Marion, Mississippi. In 1910, Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith married james albert ab lowe, and had children including arthur lowe, fred cola lowe, james hubert lowe, leavy darby lowe sr, lila mae lowe, mark lowe, mattie lowe, maude lowe, mollie lowe, nancy lowe, ronald vincent rv lowe sr. Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith passed away in 1973 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi.

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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
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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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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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Record Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

Life Timeline

1886

Birth of Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith in Marion, Mississippi

Birth

1900

Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith resided here in Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1910

Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1920

Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1930

Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1973

Death of Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Death

1973

Burial of Effie Magnolia "Maggie" Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Effie Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Marion, Mississippi (1886) across 21 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Effie Smith (1886–1973) was born in 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 Effie 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 21 generations of this lineage geographically.
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