Josie Smith (1874–1930) was born in Tennessee and died in Westpoint, Lawrence, Tennessee. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Josie E Smith 1874–1930

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 5 Nov 1874 · Tennessee

Died 12 Jul 1930 · Westpoint, Lawrence, Tennessee

Father Andrew Jackson Mcmackin

Mother Mahala Smith

Children Charles Thomas Porter, Mamie Mabel Porter

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Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Jackson Mcmackin

Mahala Smith

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Charles Thomas Porter

Mamie Mabel Porter

Biography

In 1874, Josie E Smith entered the world in Tennessee, born to andrew jackson mcmackin and mahala smith. Josie E Smith had children including charles thomas porter, mamie mabel porter. Josie E Smith passed away in 1930 in Westpoint, Lawrence, Tennessee.

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1874

Birth of Josie E Smith in Tennessee

Birth

1930

Death of Josie E Smith in Westpoint, Lawrence, Tennessee

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Josie Smith

This ancestor line traces from Ufford, Nrthmp, England, United Kingdom (1444) to Tennessee (1874) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Josie Smith (1874–1930) was born in Tennessee and died in Westpoint, Lawrence, Tennessee. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Josie 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 12 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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