Who was Sidney Smith?

Sidney Smith (1903–1970) was born in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi and died in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sidney Otho Smith 1903–1970

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

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

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

Born 5 Nov 1903 · Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Died 11 May 1970 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Father Isaac Ellis Ike Smith

Mother Cynthia Louise Johnson

Siblings Alfred Weaver Smith, Alice May Smith, Elisha Ander Pete Smith, Ellis Douglas Mutt Smith, Henry Morris Smith, Marion Lowery Crip Smith, Melvina Matilda Smith, Ollie Mae Smith, Thomas Washington Smith

Records

1920 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Ellis Ike Smith

Cynthia Louise Johnson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sidney Otho Smith began in 1903 in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi. In 1920, Sidney Otho Smith resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. Sidney Otho Smith passed away in 1970 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi.

Sources

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Census 1920 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1903

Birth of Sidney Otho Smith in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Birth

1920

Sidney Otho Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1970

Death of Sidney Otho Smith

Death

1970

Burial of Sidney Otho Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sidney Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi (1903) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sidney Smith (1903–1970) was born in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi and died in Baxterville, 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 Sidney 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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