Ida Smith (1874–1955) was born in Indiana and died in Willow Branch, Hancock, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ida Cera Smith 1874–1955

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Jun 1874 · Indiana

Died 6 Dec 1955 · Willow Branch, Hancock, Indiana, USA

Father William Henry Smith

Mother Louiza Walker

Siblings Ethel Laura Smith Reedy, Jesse W Smith, Jonathan Freeman Smith, Lula May Smith, Zenna Muriel Smith

Records

1880 United States Federal Census Florida, U.S., State Census, 1867-1945

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Henry Smith

Louiza Walker

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ida Cera Smith began in 1874 in Indiana. In 1880, Ida Cera Smith resided in Green, Hancock, Indiana, USA. In 1885, Ida Cera Smith resided in District 13, Orange, Florida. Ida Cera Smith passed away in 1955 in Willow Branch, Hancock, Indiana, USA.

Sources

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census Florida, U.S., State Census, 1867-1945

Life Timeline

1874

Birth of Ida Cera Smith in Indiana

Birth

1880

Ida Cera Smith resided here in Green, Hancock, Indiana, USA

Residence

1885

Ida Cera Smith resided here in District 13, Orange, Florida

Residence

1955

Death of Ida Cera Smith in Willow Branch, Hancock, Indiana, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ida Smith

This ancestor line traces from Roeulx, Walloon, Belgium (1237) to Indiana (1874) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ida Smith (1874–1955) was born in Indiana and died in Willow Branch, Hancock, Indiana, USA. 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 Ida 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 22 generations of this lineage geographically.
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