James Smith (1844–1894) was born in Jackson, Florida and died in Hancock, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Wiley Smith 1844–1894

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

Born 21 Jan 1844 · Jackson, Florida

Died 25 Jan 1894 · Hancock, Mississippi

Father Thomas Jordan Smith Sr

Mother Frances Angeline Whitfield

Siblings Frances Angeline Smith, Jesse Emmett Smith, John William Smith, Sarah Elizabeth Smith, Thomas Jordan Sambo Smith Jr

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Immediate Family

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Thomas Jordan Smith Sr

Frances Angeline Whitfield

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Biography

James Wiley Smith was born in 1844 in Jackson, Florida, the child of thomas jordan smith sr and frances angeline whitfield. James Wiley Smith passed away in 1894 in Hancock, Mississippi.

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Birth of James Wiley Smith in Jackson, Florida

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Death of James Wiley Smith in Hancock, Mississippi

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Jackson, Florida (1844) across 20 generations.

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: James Smith (1844–1894) was born in Jackson, Florida and died in Hancock, 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 James 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 20 generations of this lineage geographically.
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