Eva Smith (1896–1970) was born in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi and died in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Eva?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Eva in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 22 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Eva?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Eva Adeline Smith 1896–1970

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

Strong — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Eva Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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 5 Aug 1896 · Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Died 17 Jan 1970 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Father William Elbert Bill Smith

Mother Martha Louise Burge

Children Loyd Sistrunk

Siblings Cora Smith, Edgar Smith, Ella Caroline Smith, Rufus Calvin Smith, Wiley Jordan Smith

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Find A Grave Index, …

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Eva Smith 1896–1970

and 1 more tree owner connected with Eva Smith 1896–1970

Immediate Family

Parents

William Elbert Bill Smith

Martha Louise Burge

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Loyd Sistrunk

Biography

Eva Adeline Smith was born in 1896 in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi, the child of william elbert bill smith and martha louise burge. In 1900, Eva Adeline Smith resided in Marion, Mississippi. In 1910, Eva Adeline Smith resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. Eva Adeline Smith had children including loyd sistrunk. Eva Adeline Smith passed away in 1970 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi.

Sources

1

Census 1900 United States Federal Census
2

Census 1910 United States Federal Census
3

Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
4

Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

Life Timeline

1896

Birth of Eva Adeline Smith in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Birth

1900

Eva Adeline Smith resided here in Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1910

Eva Adeline Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1910

Eva Adeline Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1970

Death of Eva Adeline Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Eva Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi (1896) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Eva Smith (1896–1970) was born in Baxterville, Marion, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Eva 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.
: 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.