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Jesse James Smith Sr. 1905–1969

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jesse Sr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 9 Nov 1905 · Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi
Died 3 Jan 1969 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Father Thomas Jordan Smith Iii
Mother Sarah Emaline Burge
Spouse Katherine Kat Parker
Children Claude Herschel Smith, James Ershell Tokey Smith, Jesse James Smith Jr, Jimmie Eli Smith, Lillian Lorraine Smith, Mary Nell Smith, Mavis Marie Smith, William Riley Smith
Siblings Beadie Elzada Bide Smith, Bennie E Smith, Frances Minerva Smith, Hester A Smith, Lila M Smith, Martha Azaline Smith, Mary Iseline Smith, Oral Q Smith, Polly Adaline Smith, Veray Lester Smith, Vernon Frederick Bill Smith, Wiley Monroe Smith
Records
1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Newspapers.com - Hattiesburg American - … Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave …
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Immediate Family

Biography

Jesse James Smith Sr. was born in 1905 in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi, the child of thomas jordan smith iii and sarah emaline burge. In 1910, Jesse James Smith Sr. resided in Lamar, Mississippi. In 1920, Jesse James Smith Sr. resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. Jesse James Smith Sr. married katherine kat parker, and had children including claude herschel smith, james ershell tokey smith, jesse james smith jr, jimmie eli smith, lillian lorraine smith, mary nell smith, mavis marie smith, william riley smith. Jesse James Smith Sr. passed away in 1969 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi.

Sources

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

  7. 7
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  8. 8
    Record Newspapers.com - Hattiesburg American - 2 Jan 1969 - Page 9

  9. 9
    Record Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

Life Timeline

1905
Birth of Jesse James Smith Sr. in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi
Birth
1910
Jesse James Smith Sr. resided here in Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1920
Jesse James Smith Sr. resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1930
Jesse James Smith Sr. resided here in Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1935
Jesse James Smith Sr. resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1940
Jesse James Smith Sr. resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1969
Death of Jesse James Smith Sr. in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi
Death
1969
Burial of Jesse James Smith Sr. in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jesse Sr.

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi (1905) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jesse Sr. (1905–1969) was born in Baxterville, Marion, 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 Jesse 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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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.

Related Records

Thomas Jordan Smith Iii
Father
Sarah Emaline Burge
Mother

Jesse Sr.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Jesse James Smith Sr. PTP
1905–1969
Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jesse Sr.'s Descendants

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Jesse James Smith Sr. PTP 1905–1969