Norma Smith (1924–2001) was born in Purvis, Lamar, Mississippi and died in Moss Point, Jackson, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Norma Smith 1924–2001

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

Born 8 Feb 1924 · Purvis, Lamar, Mississippi

Died 11 Mar 2001 · Moss Point, Jackson, Mississippi

Father Nathaniel Smith Sr

Mother Susie Elmer Smith

Spouse Dempsey Leon Bosarge

Siblings Mary Rachel Smith, Nathaniel Smith Jr

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Smith Sr

Susie Elmer Smith

Spouse(s)

Dempsey Leon Bosarge

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Norma Smith began in 1924 in Purvis, Lamar, Mississippi. Norma Smith married dempsey leon bosarge. Norma Smith passed away in 2001 in Moss Point, Jackson, Mississippi.

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1924

Birth of Norma Smith in Purvis, Lamar, Mississippi

Birth

2001

Death of Norma Smith in Moss Point, Jackson, Mississippi

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Norma Smith

This ancestor line traces from Pensacola, Escambia, Florida (1789) to Purvis, Lamar, Mississippi (1924) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Norma Smith (1924–2001) was born in Purvis, Lamar, Mississippi and died in Moss Point, Jackson, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Norma 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 6 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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