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Thomas Jordan Smith III 1875–1960

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

Born 12 Jul 1875 · Marion, Mississippi
Died 21 Nov 1960 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Father Thomas Jordan Sambo Smith Jr
Mother Mary Jane Gipson
Spouse Sarah Emaline Burge
Children Beadie Elzada Bide Smith, Bennie E Smith, Frances Minerva Smith, Hester A Smith, Jesse James Smith Sr, Lila M Smith, Martha Azaline Smith, Mary Iseline Smith, Oral Q Smith, Polly Adaline Smith, Veray Lester Smith, Vernon Frederick Bill Smith, Wiley Monroe Smith
Siblings Effie Magnolia Maggie Smith, Elizabeth Ann Dolly Smith, Isaac Ellis Ike Smith, John Smith, Joseph Thomas Smith, Kitsey Ann Smith, Mary E Smith, Nancy Mariah Nan Smith, Olivia B Ollie Smith, William Elbert Bill Smith
Records
1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave …
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1875, Thomas Jordan Smith III entered the world in Marion, Mississippi, born to thomas jordan sambo smith jr and mary jane gipson. In 1900, Thomas Jordan Smith III resided in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi. In 1910, Thomas Jordan Smith III resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. Thomas Jordan Smith III married sarah emaline burge, and had children including beadie elzada bide smith, bennie e smith, frances minerva smith, hester a smith, jesse james smith sr, lila m smith, martha azaline smith, mary iseline smith, oral q smith, polly adaline smith, veray lester smith, vernon frederick bill smith, wiley monroe smith. Thomas Jordan Smith III passed away in 1960 in Baxterville, Lamar, 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

  4. 4
    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Record Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

Life Timeline

1875
Birth of Thomas Jordan Smith III in Marion, Mississippi
Birth
1900
Thomas Jordan Smith III resided here in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi
Residence
1910
Thomas Jordan Smith III resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1920
Thomas Jordan Smith III resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1930
Thomas Jordan Smith III resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Residence
1960
Death of Thomas Jordan Smith III in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas III

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Marion, Mississippi (1875) across 21 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas III (1875–1960) was born in 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records

Thomas Jordan Sambo Smith Jr
Father
Mary Jane Gipson
Mother

Thomas III's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Jordan Smith III PTP
1875–1960
Marion, Mississippi
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Thomas Jordan Smith III PTP 1875–1960