Who was Howard Smith?

Howard Smith (1934–1996) was born in Lamar, Mississippi, United States and died in Lamar, Mississippi, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Howard Eugene Smith 1934–1996

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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 5 JAN 1934 · Lamar, Mississippi, United States

Died 18 JAN 1996 · Lamar, Mississippi, United States

Father Fnu Lnu

Mother Fnu Lnu

Siblings Bernice V Lnu

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Fnu Lnu

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Children

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Biography

Howard Eugene Smith was born in 1934 in Lamar, Mississippi, United States, the child of fnu lnu and fnu lnu. Howard Eugene Smith passed away in 1996 in Lamar, Mississippi, United States.

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1934

Birth of Howard Eugene Smith in Lamar, Mississippi, United States

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1996

Death of Howard Eugene Smith in Lamar, Mississippi, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Howard Smith

This ancestor line traces from Ohio (n/a) to Lamar, Mississippi, United States (1934) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Howard Smith (1934–1996) was born in Lamar, Mississippi, United States and died in Lamar, 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 Howard 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 2 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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