Who was Martha Smith?

Martha Smith (1902–1985) was born in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi and died in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Martha?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 22 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Martha?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Martha Azaline Smith 1902–1985

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

Strong — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Smith 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 10 Mar 1902 · Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Died 20 Jun 1985 · Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi

Father Thomas Jordan Smith Iii

Mother Sarah Emaline Burge

Spouse Ernest Edward Entrekin

Children Dimple Entrekin, Earnestine Entrekin, Johnnie Ruth Entrekin, Montez Entrekin, Willie Jean Pill Entrekin

Siblings Beadie Elzada Bide Smith, Bennie E Smith, Frances Minerva Smith, Hester A Smith, Jesse James Smith Sr, Lila M 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 U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Social Security Death Index (CD … U.S. City Directories (Beta)

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Martha Smith 1902–1985

and 1 more tree owner connected with Martha Smith 1902–1985

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jordan Smith Iii

Sarah Emaline Burge

Spouse(s)

Ernest Edward Entrekin

Children

Dimple Entrekin

Earnestine Entrekin

Johnnie Ruth Entrekin

Montez Entrekin

Willie Jean Pill Entrekin

Biography

The story of Martha Azaline Smith began in 1902 in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi. In 1910, Martha Azaline Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. In 1920, Martha Azaline Smith resided in Marion, Mississippi. Martha Azaline Smith married ernest edward entrekin, and had children including dimple entrekin, earnestine entrekin, johnnie ruth entrekin, montez entrekin, willie jean pill entrekin. Martha Azaline Smith passed away in 1985 in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi.

Sources

1

Census 1910 United States Federal Census
2

Census 1920 United States Federal Census
3

Census 1930 United States Federal Census
4

City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
5

Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
6

Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)
7

Record U.S. City Directories (Beta)

Life Timeline

1902

Birth of Martha Azaline Smith in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Birth

1910

Martha Azaline Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1920

Martha Azaline Smith resided here in Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1923

Martha Azaline Smith resided here in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi

Residence

1930

Martha Azaline Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1969

Martha Azaline Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1985

Death of Martha Azaline Smith in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi (1902) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha Smith (1902–1985) was born in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi and died in Lumberton, 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 Martha 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.
: 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.
: 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.