Rufus Smith (1894–1952) was born in Marion, Mississippi and died in Lamar, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rufus Calvin Smith 1894–1952

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

Born 18 Jun 1894 · Marion, Mississippi

Died 26 Feb 1952 · Lamar, Mississippi

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The story of Rufus Calvin Smith began in 1894 in Marion, Mississippi. Rufus Calvin Smith passed away in 1952 in Lamar, Mississippi.

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Birth of Rufus Calvin Smith in Marion, Mississippi

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: Rufus Smith (1894–1952) was born in Marion, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rufus 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Rufus Calvin Smith PTP

1894–1952

Marion, Mississippi