Franklin Chancey "Frank" Smith 1930–2009
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Franklin Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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
Researchers connected through Franklin Smith 1930–2009
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Immediate Family
Biography
Franklin Chancey "Frank" Smith was born in 1930 in Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, the child of fredrick leon smith sr. In 1930, Franklin Chancey "Frank" Smith resided in Claiborne, Mississippi. In 1935, Franklin Chancey "Frank" Smith resided in Canton, Madison, Mississippi. Franklin Chancey "Frank" Smith passed away in 2009 in Brookhaven, Lincoln, Mississippi.
Sources
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1Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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3Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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4Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Franklin Smith
This ancestor line traces from Covington, St. Tammany, Louisiana (1844) to Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi (1930) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Franklin Smith (1930–2009) was born in Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi and died in Brookhaven, Lincoln, 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 Franklin 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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Franklin Smith's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record