Ethel Smith (1921–1942) was born in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi and died in Lamar, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ethel Mae Smith 1921–1942

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 7 Apr 1921 · Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi

Died 31 Aug 1942 · Lamar, Mississippi

Father Rufus Calvin Smith

Mother Edna Gipson

Siblings Earl Lavone Smith, Edith Smith, Edward Smith, Elton Smith

Records

1930 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Rufus Calvin Smith

Edna Gipson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ethel Mae Smith began in 1921 in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi. In 1930, Ethel Mae Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. Ethel Mae Smith passed away in 1942 in Lamar, Mississippi.

Sources

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1921

Birth of Ethel Mae Smith in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi

Birth

1930

Ethel Mae Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1942

Death of Ethel Mae Smith in Lamar, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ethel Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi (1921) across 23 generations.

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: Ethel Smith (1921–1942) was born in Lumberton, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ethel 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 23 generations of this lineage geographically.
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