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Elvin Caster Smith 1910–1959

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elvin Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 2 Jun 1910 · Lamar, Mississippi
Died 19 Dec 1959 · Lamar, Mississippi
Siblings Phoebe Eunice Smith
Records
1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Social Security Death Index (CD …
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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1910, Elvin Caster Smith entered the world in Lamar, Mississippi. In 1920, Elvin Caster Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. In 1930, Elvin Caster Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. Elvin Caster Smith passed away in 1959 in Lamar, Mississippi.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  4. 4
    Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

Life Timeline

1910
Birth of Elvin Caster Smith in Lamar, Mississippi
Birth
1920
Elvin Caster Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1930
Elvin Caster Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1959
Death of Elvin Caster Smith in Lamar, Mississippi
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elvin Smith

This ancestor line traces from Coffee, Alabama (1859) to Lamar, Mississippi (1910) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elvin Smith (1910–1959) was born in Lamar, Mississippi and died in 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 Elvin 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 3 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Elvin Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elvin Caster Smith PTP
1910–1959
Lamar, Mississippi
Parents
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Elvin Smith's Descendants

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Elvin Caster Smith PTP 1910–1959