Polly Smith (1910–1957) was born in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi and died in Lamar, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Polly Adaline Smith 1910–1957

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 15 Aug 1910 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Died 29 Dec 1957 · Lamar, Mississippi

Father Thomas Jordan Smith Iii

Mother Sarah Emaline Burge

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, Oral Q 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

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jordan Smith Iii

Sarah Emaline Burge

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1910, Polly Adaline Smith entered the world in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi, born to thomas jordan smith iii and sarah emaline burge. In 1920, Polly Adaline Smith resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. In 1930, Polly Adaline Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. Polly Adaline Smith passed away in 1957 in Lamar, Mississippi.

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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

Life Timeline

1910

Birth of Polly Adaline Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Birth

1920

Polly Adaline Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1930

Polly Adaline Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1957

Death of Polly Adaline Smith in Lamar, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Polly Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi (1910) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Polly Smith (1910–1957) was born in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi and died in 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 Polly 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.
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