Who was Elisha Smith?

Elisha Smith (1910–1980) was born in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi and died in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elisha Ander "Pete" Smith 1910–1980

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

Born 11 Aug 1910 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Died 30 Dec 1980 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Father Isaac Ellis Ike Smith

Mother Cynthia Louise Johnson

Spouse Julia Adele Cox

Children Fnu Smith, Jocelyn Smith

Siblings Alfred Weaver Smith, Alice May Smith, Ellis Douglas Mutt Smith, Henry Morris Smith, Marion Lowery Crip Smith, Melvina Matilda Smith, Ollie Mae Smith, Sidney Otho Smith, Thomas Washington Smith

Records

1920 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Social Security Death Index (CD …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Ellis Ike Smith

Cynthia Louise Johnson

Spouse(s)

Julia Adele Cox

Children

Fnu Smith

Jocelyn Smith

Biography

Elisha Ander "Pete" Smith was born in 1910 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi, the child of isaac ellis ike smith and cynthia louise johnson. In 1920, Elisha Ander "Pete" Smith resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. Elisha Ander "Pete" Smith married julia adele cox, and had children including fnu smith, jocelyn smith. Elisha Ander "Pete" Smith passed away in 1980 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi.

Sources

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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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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)

Life Timeline

1910

Birth of Elisha Ander "Pete" Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Birth

1920

Elisha Ander "Pete" Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1980

Death of Elisha Ander "Pete" Smith in Lamar, Mississippi

Death

1980

Burial of Elisha Ander "Pete" Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi (1910) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elisha Smith (1910–1980) was born in Baxterville, Lamar, 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 Elisha 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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