Isaac Smith (1878–1952) was born in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi and died in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith 1878–1952

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Reliability Score: A

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Grade scale

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

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Oct 1878 · Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi

Died 12 Sep 1952 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Father Thomas Jordan Sambo Smith Jr

Mother Mary Jane Gipson

Spouse Cynthia Louise Johnson

Children Alfred Weaver Smith, Alice May Smith, Elisha Ander Pete Smith, Ellis Douglas Mutt Smith, Henry Morris Smith, Marion Lowery Crip Smith, Melvina Matilda Smith, Ollie Mae Smith, Sidney Otho Smith, Thomas Washington Smith

Siblings Effie Magnolia Maggie Smith, Elizabeth Ann Dolly Smith, John Smith, Joseph Thomas Smith, Kitsey Ann Smith, Mary E Smith, Nancy Mariah Nan Smith, Olivia B Ollie Smith, Thomas Jordan Smith Iii, William Elbert Bill Smith

Records

1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jordan Sambo Smith Jr

Mary Jane Gipson

Spouse(s)

Cynthia Louise Johnson

Children

Alfred Weaver Smith

Alice May Smith

Elisha Ander Pete Smith

Ellis Douglas Mutt Smith

Henry Morris Smith

Marion Lowery Crip Smith

Melvina Matilda Smith

Ollie Mae Smith

Sidney Otho Smith

Thomas Washington Smith

Biography

Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith was born in 1878 in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi, the child of thomas jordan sambo smith jr and mary jane gipson. In 1880, Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith resided in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi. In 1900, Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith resided in Marion, Mississippi. Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith married cynthia louise johnson, and had children including alfred weaver smith, alice may smith, elisha ander pete smith, ellis douglas mutt smith, henry morris smith, marion lowery crip smith, melvina matilda smith, ollie mae smith, sidney otho smith, thomas washington smith. Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith passed away in 1952 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi.

Sources

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Census 1930 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1878

Birth of Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi

Birth

1880

Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith resided here in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi

Residence

1900

Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith resided here in Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1900

Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith resided here in Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1910

Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1920

Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith resided here in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1920

Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1930

Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1952

Death of Isaac Ellis "Ike" Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Isaac Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi (1878) across 21 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Isaac Smith (1878–1952) was born in Gainesville, Hancock, Mississippi and died in Baxterville, Lamar, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Isaac 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 21 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.