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Lonnie Smith (1887–1977) was born in Citronelle, Mobile, Alabama and died in Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lonnie Aaron Smith 1887–1977

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

Born 29 Apr 1887 · Citronelle, Mobile, Alabama

Died 5 Jan 1977 · Mississippi

Father Nathaniel John Smith

Mother Barbara Ann Sullivan

Spouse Martha Ada Cain

Children Elvin Caster Smith, Hazel Smith, Herschel Smith, Lenora Smith, Lonnie Wilson Smith, Monnie P Smith, Willie Moe Smith

Siblings Artis Smith, Beulah Smith, Carl W Smith, Edna Smith, Lillie J Smith, Luther Smith, Missouri Smith, Ruby A Smith

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1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War I Draft … Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave …

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Biography

In 1887, Lonnie Aaron Smith entered the world in Citronelle, Mobile, Alabama, born to nathaniel john smith and barbara ann sullivan. In 1900, Lonnie Aaron Smith resided in Purvis, Marion, Mississippi. In 1910, Lonnie Aaron Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. Lonnie Aaron Smith married martha ada cain, and had children including elvin caster smith, hazel smith, herschel smith, lenora smith, lonnie wilson smith, monnie p smith, willie moe smith. Lonnie Aaron Smith passed away in 1977 in Mississippi.

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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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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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Record Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

Life Timeline

1887

Birth of Lonnie Aaron Smith in Citronelle, Mobile, Alabama

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1900

Lonnie Aaron Smith resided here in Purvis, Marion, Mississippi

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1910

Lonnie Aaron Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

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1917

Lonnie Aaron Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

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1920

Lonnie Aaron Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

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1930

Lonnie Aaron Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

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1977

Death of Lonnie Aaron Smith in Mississippi

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lonnie Smith

This ancestor line traces from Alabama (1842) to Citronelle, Mobile, Alabama (1887) across 3 generations.

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: Lonnie Smith (1887–1977) was born in Citronelle, Mobile, Alabama and died in 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 Lonnie 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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