Mary Smith (1897–1986) was born in Geneva County, Alabama, USA and died in Geneva County, Alabama, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Jane "Molly" Smith 1897–1986

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Apr 1897 · Geneva County, Alabama, USA

Died 9 Dec 1986 · Geneva County, Alabama, USA

Father Harry William Joseph Smith

Mother Laura Victoria Hatcher

Spouse William Oliver Skinner

Children Audry R Skinner, James Floyd Skinner, Lennah Odelia Skinner, Maudrine R Skinner

Siblings Almon C Smith, Cleola Smith, Ilan Ales Smith, John Samuel Smith, Lara M Smith, Lewis Alto Smith, Martha Annie Smith, Pearl L Smith, Sarah Alice Smith

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Applications and … Alabama Marriage Collection

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Immediate Family

Parents

Harry William Joseph Smith

Laura Victoria Hatcher

Spouse(s)

William Oliver Skinner

Children

Audry R Skinner

James Floyd Skinner

Lennah Odelia Skinner

Maudrine R Skinner

Biography

In 1897, Mary Jane "Molly" Smith entered the world in Geneva County, Alabama, USA, born to harry william joseph smith and laura victoria hatcher. In 1900, Mary Jane "Molly" Smith resided in St Paul, Geneva, Alabama, USA. In 1920, Mary Jane "Molly" Smith resided in Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA. Mary Jane "Molly" Smith married william oliver skinner, and had children including audry r skinner, james floyd skinner, lennah odelia skinner, maudrine r skinner. Mary Jane "Molly" Smith passed away in 1986 in Geneva County, Alabama, USA.

Sources

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Census 1900 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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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Marriage Records Alabama Marriage Collection

Life Timeline

1897

Birth of Mary Jane "Molly" Smith in Geneva County, Alabama, USA

Birth

1900

Mary Jane "Molly" Smith resided here in St Paul, Geneva, Alabama, USA

Residence

1920

Mary Jane "Molly" Smith resided here in Campbells, Geneva, Alabama, USA

Residence

1930

Mary Jane "Molly" Smith resided here in Crestview, Okaloosa, Florida, USA

Residence

1968

Mary Jane "Molly" Smith was married in Geneva, Alabama

Marriage

1986

Death of Mary Jane "Molly" Smith in Geneva County, Alabama, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Smith

This ancestor line traces from Corinth, Orange, Vermont, USA (1807) to Geneva County, Alabama, USA (1897) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Smith (1897–1986) was born in Geneva County, Alabama, USA and died in Geneva County, Alabama, USA. 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 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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