Hiram Smith (1826–1903) was born in Hancock, Mississippi, United States and died in Hancock, Mississippi, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hiram Prentiss Smith 1826–1903

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 JAN 1826 · Hancock, Mississippi, United States

Died 8 MAY 1903 · Hancock, Mississippi, United States

Father Ernest Saxby

Mother Marguerite B Maggie Spindle

Siblings Margurite Ernestine Saxby

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Immediate Family

Parents

Ernest Saxby

Marguerite B Maggie Spindle

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Hiram Prentiss Smith began in 1826 in Hancock, Mississippi, United States. Hiram Prentiss Smith passed away in 1903 in Hancock, Mississippi, United States.

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1826

Birth of Hiram Prentiss Smith in Hancock, Mississippi, United States

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1903

Death of Hiram Prentiss Smith in Hancock, Mississippi, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hiram Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wilkes, Georgia (1754) to Hancock, Mississippi (1826) across 3 generations.

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: Hiram Smith (1826–1903) was born in Hancock, Mississippi, United States and died in Hancock, 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 Hiram 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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