Who was Robert Smith?

Robert Smith (1883–1966) was born in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi and died in Sharon, Jones, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Lee Smith 1883–1966

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

Born 14 Sep 1883 · Laurel, Jones, Mississippi

Died 18 Feb 1966 · Sharon, Jones, Mississippi

Father Berry Smith Jr

Mother Martha Ann Cooper

Spouse Sindia Viola Geiger

Children Annie Mae Smith, Gloria Maude Smith, Homer Pete Smith, Larkin Robert Smith, Leon James Smith, Nettie Viola Smith, William Roy Smith

Siblings Annie Christabell Smith, Arabella Smith, Charles Benjamin Charlie Smith, Isabell Smith, Isabelle Smith, Jane Smith, John J Smith, Mary A Smith, Savilla D Sis Smith, Vermilla Smith, Vina Smith, William Jackson Smith

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Biography

The story of Robert Lee Smith began in 1883 in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi. In 1900, Robert Lee Smith resided in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi. Robert Lee Smith married sindia viola geiger, and had children including annie mae smith, gloria maude smith, homer pete smith, larkin robert smith, leon james smith, nettie viola smith, william roy smith. Robert Lee Smith passed away in 1966 in Sharon, Jones, Mississippi.

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Life Timeline

1883

Birth of Robert Lee Smith in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi

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1900

Robert Lee Smith resided here in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi

Residence

1966

Death of Robert Lee Smith in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi

Death

1966

Burial of Robert Lee Smith in Sharon, Jones, Mississippi

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Smith

This ancestor line traces from Chester, South Carolina (1750) to Laurel, Jones, Mississippi (1883) across 5 generations.

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: Robert Smith (1883–1966) was born in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi and died in Sharon, Jones, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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