Who was George Smith?

George Smith (1868–1963) was born in Pineville, Jones, Mississippi and died in Lauderdale, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Washington Smith 1868–1963

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 10 Feb 1868 · Pineville, Jones, Mississippi

Died 8 Mar 1963 · Lauderdale, Mississippi

Father Eason Allen Smith

Mother Elizabeth Waltman

Siblings Albert Brown Smith, John A Smith, Martha Smith, Nancy Elender Smith, Samuel M Smith, William Smith, Willis Berry Smith

Records

1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Applications and …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Eason Allen Smith

Elizabeth Waltman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1868, George Washington Smith entered the world in Pineville, Jones, Mississippi, born to eason allen smith and elizabeth waltman. In 1870, George Washington Smith resided in Pineville, Jones, Mississippi. In 1880, George Washington Smith resided in Pineville, Jones, Mississippi. George Washington Smith passed away in 1963 in Lauderdale, Mississippi.

Sources

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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

Life Timeline

1868

Birth of George Washington Smith in Pineville, Jones, Mississippi

Birth

1870

George Washington Smith resided here in Pineville, Jones, Mississippi

Residence

1880

George Washington Smith resided here in Pineville, Jones, Mississippi

Residence

1963

Death of George Washington Smith in Lauderdale, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Smith

This ancestor line traces from Georgia (1805) to Pineville, Jones, Mississippi (1868) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Smith (1868–1963) was born in Pineville, Jones, Mississippi and died in Lauderdale, 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 George 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 3 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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