Ethel Smith (1930–2010) was born in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana and died in Westwego, Jefferson, Louisiana. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ethel Philimina Smith 1930–2010

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 30 Jun 1930 · New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana

Died 15 May 2010 · Westwego, Jefferson, Louisiana

Father Clement Joseph Smith Sr

Mother Alice Hotard

Siblings Clement Joseph Smith Jr, Florence Marie Smith, Floyd Smith, Paul Louis Smith, Roland Smith, Wesley Joseph Smith

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Immediate Family

Parents

Clement Joseph Smith Sr

Alice Hotard

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ethel Philimina Smith began in 1930 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana. Ethel Philimina Smith passed away in 2010 in Westwego, Jefferson, Louisiana.

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Life Timeline

1930

Birth of Ethel Philimina Smith in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana

Birth

2010

Death of Ethel Philimina Smith in Westwego, Jefferson, Louisiana

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ethel Smith

This ancestor line traces from St. John the Baptist, Louisiana (1812) to New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana (1930) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ethel Smith (1930–2010) was born in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana and died in Westwego, Jefferson, Louisiana. 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 4 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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