Oral Smith (1896–1972) was born in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi and died in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Oral Q. Smith 1896–1972

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 25 Oct 1896 · Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Died 10 Sep 1972 · Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi

Father Thomas Jordan Smith Iii

Mother Sarah Emaline Burge

Spouse Fnu Hollis

Children Arnold Austin Anderson, Harold Guy Hollis, Ira V Anderson, Lamar Hollis

Siblings Beadie Elzada Bide Smith, Bennie E Smith, Frances Minerva Smith, Hester A Smith, Jesse James Smith Sr, Lila M Smith, Martha Azaline Smith, Mary Iseline Smith, Polly Adaline Smith, Veray Lester Smith, Vernon Frederick Bill Smith, Wiley Monroe Smith

Records

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, … Social Security Death Index (CD …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jordan Smith Iii

Sarah Emaline Burge

Spouse(s)

Fnu Hollis

Harris Anderson

Children

Arnold Austin Anderson

Harold Guy Hollis

Ira V Anderson

Lamar Hollis

Biography

The story of Oral Q. Smith began in 1896 in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi. In 1900, Oral Q. Smith resided in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi. In 1910, Oral Q. Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. Oral Q. Smith married fnu hollis, harris anderson, and had children including arnold austin anderson, harold guy hollis, ira v anderson, lamar hollis. Oral Q. Smith passed away in 1972 in Hattiesburg, Forrest, 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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Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

Life Timeline

1896

Birth of Oral Q. Smith in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Birth

1900

Oral Q. Smith resided here in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1910

Oral Q. Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1920

Oral Q. Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1930

Oral Q. Smith resided here in Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1969

Oral Q. Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1972

Death of Oral Q. Smith in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Oral Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi (1896) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Oral Smith (1896–1972) was born in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi and died in Hattiesburg, Forrest, 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 Oral 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.
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