Ellis Smith (1922–1963) 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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Ellis Douglas "Mutt" Smith 1922–1963

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

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Nov 1922 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Died 18 Apr 1963 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Father Isaac Ellis Ike Smith

Mother Cynthia Louise Johnson

Children Fnu Smith

Siblings Alfred Weaver Smith, Alice May Smith, Elisha Ander Pete Smith, Henry Morris Smith, Marion Lowery Crip Smith, Melvina Matilda Smith, Ollie Mae Smith, Sidney Otho Smith, Thomas Washington Smith

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Researchers connected through Ellis Smith 1922–1963

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Ellis Ike Smith

Cynthia Louise Johnson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Fnu Smith

Biography

The story of Ellis Douglas "Mutt" Smith began in 1922 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. Ellis Douglas "Mutt" Smith had children including fnu smith. Ellis Douglas "Mutt" Smith passed away in 1963 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi.

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Life Timeline

1922

Birth of Ellis Douglas "Mutt" Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Birth

1963

Death of Ellis Douglas "Mutt" Smith

Death

1963

Burial of Ellis Douglas "Mutt" Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ellis Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi (1922) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ellis Smith (1922–1963) 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ellis 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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