James Smith (1884–1951) was born in Citronelle, Washington, Alabama and died in Independence, Tangipahoa, Louisiana. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Timothy "Tim" Smith 1884–1951

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

Born 25 Dec 1884 · Citronelle, Washington, Alabama

Died 5 Jan 1951 · Independence, Tangipahoa, Louisiana

Father Manson Marion Shine Smith Sr

Mother Eliza Ann Hun Sullivan

Spouse Eunice Anglin

Children Dennis Smith, James Murphy Mike Smith, Norice Red Smith, James Smith

Siblings Alice F Smith, Edward Dolphus Dolph Smith, Esther Smith, Fnu Smith, G Noel Fuzzy Smith Sr, Georgianna Smith, Leona Smith, Leova Smith, Leroy Smith, Louisa Lula Smith, Manson Marion Smith Jr, Minnie Smith, Ruth Smith, Saphronia A Sis Smith, Simon Peter Smith

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., World War I Draft … U.S., World War II Draft … Mississippi Marriages U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Manson Marion Shine Smith Sr

Eliza Ann Hun Sullivan

Spouse(s)

Eunice Anglin

Children

Dennis Smith

James Murphy Mike Smith

Norice Red Smith

James Smith

Biography

James Timothy "Tim" Smith was born in 1884 in Citronelle, Washington, Alabama, the child of manson marion shine smith sr and eliza ann hun sullivan. In 1900, James Timothy "Tim" Smith resided in Purvis, Marion, Mississippi. In 1910, James Timothy "Tim" Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. James Timothy "Tim" Smith married eunice anglin, and had children including dennis smith, james murphy mike smith, norice red smith. James Timothy "Tim" Smith passed away in 1951 in Independence, Tangipahoa, Louisiana.

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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
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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Marriage Records Mississippi Marriages
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Record U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

Life Timeline

1884

Birth of James Timothy "Tim" Smith in Citronelle, Washington, Alabama

Birth

1900

James Timothy "Tim" Smith resided here in Purvis, Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1910

James Timothy "Tim" Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1918

James Timothy "Tim" Smith resided here in Holmesville, Pike, Mississippi

Residence

1920

James Timothy "Tim" Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1930

James Timothy "Tim" Smith resided here in h7 Camp McElroy, Fulton, Georgia

Residence

1930

James Timothy "Tim" Smith resided here in Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1951

Death of James Timothy "Tim" Smith in Independence, Tangipahoa, Louisiana

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Smith

This ancestor line traces from Pensacola, Escambia, Florida (1789) to Citronelle, Washington, Alabama (1884) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Smith (1884–1951) was born in Citronelle, Washington, Alabama and died in Independence, Tangipahoa, Louisiana. 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 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 4 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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