Who was Elizabeth Smith?

Elizabeth Smith (1880–1942) was born in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi and died in Foley, Baldwin, Alabama. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Ann "Dolly" Smith 1880–1942

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 2 Apr 1880 · Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi

Died 8 Feb 1942 · Foley, Baldwin, Alabama

Father Thomas Jordan Sambo Smith Jr

Mother Mary Jane Gipson

Spouse Henry Clay Collins

Children Callie Rayborn, Connie Lucretia Rayborn, Donal Carson Rayborn, Hillary Lee Jake Rayborn, Jack Mister Rayborn, Mary Elizabeth Rayborn, Ruby Mae Rayborn, Tillus Elmo Rayborn

Siblings Effie Magnolia Maggie 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

1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census Alabama Deaths, 1908-59

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jordan Sambo Smith Jr

Spouse(s)

Children

Connie Lucretia Rayborn

Donal Carson Rayborn

Hillary Lee Jake Rayborn

Jack Mister Rayborn

Mary Elizabeth Rayborn

Ruby Mae Rayborn

Tillus Elmo Rayborn

Biography

Elizabeth Ann "Dolly" Smith was born in 1880 in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi, the child of thomas jordan sambo smith jr and mary jane gipson. In 1880, Elizabeth Ann "Dolly" Smith resided in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi. In 1900, Elizabeth Ann "Dolly" Smith resided in Marion, Mississippi. Elizabeth Ann "Dolly" Smith married henry clay collins, lonnie lovee rayborn, and had children including callie rayborn, connie lucretia rayborn, donal carson rayborn, hillary lee jake rayborn, jack mister rayborn, mary elizabeth rayborn, ruby mae rayborn, tillus elmo rayborn. Elizabeth Ann "Dolly" Smith passed away in 1942 in Foley, Baldwin, Alabama.

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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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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Record Alabama Deaths, 1908-59

Life Timeline

1880

Birth of Elizabeth Ann "Dolly" Smith in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi

Birth

1880

Elizabeth Ann "Dolly" Smith resided here in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi

Residence

1900

Elizabeth Ann "Dolly" Smith resided here in Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1910

Elizabeth Ann "Dolly" Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1920

Elizabeth Ann "Dolly" Smith resided here in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1942

Death of Elizabeth Ann "Dolly" Smith in Foley, Baldwin, Alabama

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi (1880) across 21 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Smith (1880–1942) was born in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi and died in Foley, Baldwin, Alabama. 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 Elizabeth 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.
: 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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