Mary Smith (1855–1934) was born in Hancock, Mississippi, United States and died in Mississippi, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Jane Smith 1855–1934

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Reliability Score: B

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

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 APR 1855 · Hancock, Mississippi, United States

Died 27 FEB 1934 · Mississippi, United States

Father William Orion Shows

Mother Mitchel Rea Trippe

Siblings David Michael Shows, Emma Jean Shows, Thomas Larry Shows Sr, William Derek Shows

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Orion Shows

Mitchel Rea Trippe

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Jane Smith began in 1855 in Hancock, Mississippi, United States. Mary Jane Smith passed away in 1934 in Mississippi, United States.

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Life Timeline

1855

Birth of Mary Jane Smith in Hancock, Mississippi, United States

Birth

1934

Death of Mary Jane Smith in Mississippi, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Smith

This ancestor line traces from Smith Run, Augusta, Virginia (1746) to Hancock, Mississippi (1855) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Smith (1855–1934) was born in Hancock, Mississippi, United States and died in Mississippi, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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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