Simon Smith (1880–1965) was born in Citronelle, Washington, Alabama and died in Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Simon Peter Smith 1880–1965

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

Born 25 Jul 1880 · Citronelle, Washington, Alabama

Died 17 Jun 1965 · Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi

Father Manson Marion Shine Smith Sr

Mother Eliza Ann Hun Sullivan

Spouse Harriet Hetty Woodard

Children Annie Bertha Smith, Luella Smith, Mary Ruth Smith, Nathaniel Smith Sr, Paul S Smith, Simon Leo Smith, Sylvia Jean Smith, Thomas Clarence Smith, Walter Sephus Smith, William Toxie Smith

Siblings Alice F Smith, Edward Dolphus Dolph Smith, Esther Smith, Fnu Smith, G Noel Fuzzy Smith Sr, Georgianna Smith, James Timothy Tim Smith, Leona Smith, Leova Smith, Leroy Smith, Louisa Lula Smith, Manson Marion Smith Jr, Minnie Smith, Ruth Smith, Saphronia A Sis Smith

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., World War I Draft … U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations U.S., Find A Grave Index, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Manson Marion Shine Smith Sr

Eliza Ann Hun Sullivan

Spouse(s)

Harriet Hetty Woodard

Children

Thomas Clarence Smith

Walter Sephus Smith

William Toxie Smith

Biography

The story of Simon Peter Smith began in 1880 in Citronelle, Washington, Alabama. In 1900, Simon Peter Smith resided in Purvis, Marion, Mississippi. In 1910, Simon Peter Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. Simon Peter Smith married harriet hetty woodard, mary woodard, and had children including annie bertha smith, luella smith, mary ruth smith, nathaniel smith sr, paul s smith, simon leo smith, sylvia jean smith, thomas clarence smith, walter sephus smith, william toxie smith. Simon Peter Smith passed away in 1965 in Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi.

Sources

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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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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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Military U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
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Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

Life Timeline

1880

Birth of Simon Peter Smith in Citronelle, Washington, Alabama

Birth

1900

Simon Peter Smith resided here in Purvis, Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1910

Simon Peter Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1918

Simon Peter Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1920

Simon Peter Smith was employed in Jefferson Davis, Mississippi

Occupation

1920

Simon Peter Smith resided here in Jefferson Davis, Mississippi

Residence

1930

Simon Peter Smith was employed in Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi

Occupation

1930

Simon Peter Smith resided here in Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi

Residence

1935

Simon Peter Smith resided here in Pearl River, Mississippi

Residence

1940

Simon Peter Smith resided here in Pearl River, Mississippi

Residence

1942

Simon Peter Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1965

Death of Simon Peter Smith in Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi

Death

1965

Burial of Simon Peter Smith in Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Simon Smith

This ancestor line traces from Pensacola, Escambia, Florida (1789) to Citronelle, Washington, Alabama (1880) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Simon Smith (1880–1965) was born in Citronelle, Washington, Alabama and died in Picayune, Pearl River, 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 Simon 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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