Who was Thomas Smith?

Thomas Smith (1899–1977) 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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Thomas Washington Smith 1899–1977

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 15 Aug 1899 · Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Died 5 Sep 1977 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Father Isaac Ellis Ike Smith

Mother Cynthia Louise Johnson

Spouse Velma Ophelia Bass

Children Eugene Arthur Gene Smith, Julius Isaac Smith, Marian Elaine Smith, Thomas Lavern Smith Sr

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, Sidney Otho Smith

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War I Draft … U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations Social Security Death Index (CD … U.S., Find A Grave Index, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Ellis Ike Smith

Cynthia Louise Johnson

Spouse(s)

Velma Ophelia Bass

Children

Eugene Arthur Gene Smith

Julius Isaac Smith

Marian Elaine Smith

Thomas Lavern Smith Sr

Biography

The story of Thomas Washington Smith began in 1899 in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi. In 1900, Thomas Washington Smith resided in Marion, Mississippi. In 1910, Thomas Washington Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. Thomas Washington Smith married velma ophelia bass, and had children including eugene arthur gene smith, julius isaac smith, marian elaine smith, thomas lavern smith sr. Thomas Washington Smith passed away in 1977 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi.

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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 1950 United States Federal Census
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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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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Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)
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Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

Life Timeline

1899

Birth of Thomas Washington Smith in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Birth

1900

Thomas Washington Smith resided here in Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1910

Thomas Washington Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1917

Thomas Washington Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1920

Thomas Washington Smith resided here in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1920

Thomas Washington Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1950

Thomas Washington Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1977

Death of Thomas Washington Smith in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi

Death

1977

Burial of Thomas Washington Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi (1899) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Smith (1899–1977) 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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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