Homer Smith (1904–1972) was born in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi and died in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Homer Pete Smith 1904–1972

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 8 Jan 1904 · Laurel, Jones, Mississippi

Died 2 Mar 1972 · Natchez, Adams, Mississippi

Father Robert Lee Smith

Mother Sindia Viola Geiger

Siblings Annie Mae Smith, Gloria Maude Smith, Larkin Robert Smith, Leon James Smith, Nettie Viola Smith, William Roy Smith

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Researchers connected through Homer Smith 1904–1972

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Lee Smith

Sindia Viola Geiger

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Homer Pete Smith began in 1904 in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi. Homer Pete Smith passed away in 1972 in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi.

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Life Timeline

1904

Birth of Homer Pete Smith in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi

Birth

1972

Death of Homer Pete Smith in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Homer Smith

This ancestor line traces from Chester, South Carolina (1750) to Laurel, Jones, Mississippi (1904) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Homer Smith (1904–1972) was born in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi and died in Natchez, Adams, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Homer 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.