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Hazel T. Gipson 1919–2011

Public Tree Person

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Hazel Gipson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 11 Feb 1919 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Died 12 Jan 2011 · Holden, Livingston, Louisiana
Father James Roudy Gipson
Mother Margaret Selena Lena Burge
Spouse James Murphy Mike Smith
Children Arlene Smith, Charlene Smith, Donald Ray Buddy Smith, Eunice Jean Smith, Lawrence Ray Smith, Margaret Mahalie Smith, Myrtice Jean Smith
Siblings Betty Joann Tissy Gipson, Billy Joe Sonny Gipson, Charles Dude Gipson, Hester Gipson, James Ross Punk Gipson Sr, Mildred Jack Gipson, Neville Gipson, Punch Gipson, S J Broad Gipson, William Joseph Bill Gipson

Researchers connected through Hazel Gipson 1919–2011

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Biography

Hazel T. Gipson was born in 1919 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi, the child of james roudy gipson and margaret selena lena burge. In 1920, Hazel T. Gipson resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. In 1930, Hazel T. Gipson resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. Hazel T. Gipson married james murphy mike smith, norice red smith, and had children including arlene smith, charlene smith, donald ray buddy smith, eunice jean smith, lawrence ray smith, margaret mahalie smith, myrtice jean smith. Hazel T. Gipson passed away in 2011 in Holden, Livingston, Louisiana.

Sources

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current

  5. 5
    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

Life Timeline

1919
Birth of Hazel T. Gipson in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Birth
1920
Hazel T. Gipson resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1930
Hazel T. Gipson resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1937
Hazel T. Gipson resided here in Jackson, Madison, Tennessee
Residence
1950
Hazel T. Gipson resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
2004
Hazel T. Gipson resided here in Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa, Louisiana
Residence
2011
Death of Hazel T. Gipson in Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa, Louisiana
Death
2011
Burial of Hazel T. Gipson in Holden, Livingston, Louisiana
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hazel Gipson

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi (1919) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hazel Gipson (1919–2011) was born in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi and died in Holden, Livingston, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hazel 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 23 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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Hazel Gipson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hazel T. Gipson PTP
1919–2011
Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hazel Gipson's Descendants

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Hazel T. Gipson PTP 1919–2011 m. James Murphy "Mike" Smith PTP 1916–1950