Who was Frances Smith?

Frances Smith (1842–1923) was born in Jackson, Florida, United States and died in Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Frances Angeline Smith 1842–1923

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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 MAR 1842 · Jackson, Florida, United States

Died 27 APR 1923 · Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi, United States

Father James Cox (1763–1842)

Mother Anna Hanks

Spouse Dennis Stockdale

Children Mary Ann Stockdale

Siblings Andrew Jackson Jack Cox, Fielding Cox, John Cox, Joshua Cox, Judith Ann Cox, Lydia Cox, Mary Jane Cox, Nancy Nan Cox

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1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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Biography

Frances Angeline Smith was born in 1842 in Jackson, Florida, United States, the child of james cox and anna hanks. In 1880, Frances Angeline Smith resided in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi. In 1900, Frances Angeline Smith resided in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi. Frances Angeline Smith married dennis stockdale, and had children including mary ann stockdale. Frances Angeline Smith passed away in 1923 in Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi, United States.

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1842

Birth of Frances Angeline Smith in Jackson, Florida, United States

Birth

1880

Frances Angeline Smith resided here in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi

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1900

Frances Angeline Smith resided here in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi

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1910

Frances Angeline Smith resided here in Pearl River, Mississippi

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1920

Frances Angeline Smith resided here in Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi

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1923

Death of Frances Angeline Smith in Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Smith

This ancestor line traces from Rye, Sussex, England (1660) to Jackson, Florida, United States (1842) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Frances Smith (1842–1923) was born in Jackson, Florida, United States and died in Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi, United States. 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 Frances 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 6 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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