Who was Thelma Smith?

Thelma Smith (1921–1997) was born in Gwinnett CO, Georgia and died in Norcross, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thelma in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Thelma Doris Smith 1921–1997

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

Born 31 Jul 1921 · Gwinnett CO, Georgia

Died 23 Oct 1997 · Norcross, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA

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Biography

The story of Thelma Doris Smith began in 1921 in Gwinnett CO, Georgia. Thelma Doris Smith passed away in 1997 in Norcross, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA.

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1921

Birth of Thelma Doris Smith in Gwinnett CO, Georgia

Birth

1997

Death of Thelma Doris Smith in Norcross, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thelma Smith

This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England (1710) to Gwinnett CO, Georgia (1921) across 7 generations.

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: Thelma Smith (1921–1997) was born in Gwinnett CO, Georgia and died in Norcross, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thelma 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Thelma Doris Smith PTP

1921–1997

Gwinnett CO, Georgia