Wiley Smith (1898–1964) 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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Wiley Jordan Smith 1898–1964

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

Born 21 May 1898 · Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Died 28 Nov 1964 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Father William Elbert Bill Smith

Mother Martha Louise Burge

Spouse Flora Lucille Johnson

Children Barbara Nell Smith, Coleen Zetta Smith, Dewey Lamar Smith, Donnis Smith, Doris Smith, Floyd Smith, Laverne Smith, Margaret Lois Smith, Noland Smith, William Elbert We Bud Smith

Siblings Cora Smith, Edgar Smith, Ella Caroline Smith, Eva Adeline Smith, Rufus Calvin Smith

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War I Draft … U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations Social Security Death Index (CD … Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999 U.S., Find A Grave Index, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Elbert Bill Smith

Martha Louise Burge

Spouse(s)

Flora Lucille Johnson

Children

William Elbert We Bud Smith

Biography

In 1898, Wiley Jordan Smith entered the world in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi, born to william elbert bill smith and martha louise burge. In 1900, Wiley Jordan Smith resided in Marion, Mississippi. In 1910, Wiley Jordan Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. Wiley Jordan Smith married flora lucille johnson, and had children including barbara nell smith, coleen zetta smith, dewey lamar smith, donnis smith, doris smith, floyd smith, laverne smith, margaret lois smith, noland smith, william elbert we bud smith. Wiley Jordan Smith passed away in 1964 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 1930 United States Federal Census
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-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 Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999
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Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

Life Timeline

1898

Birth of Wiley Jordan Smith in Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi

Birth

1900

Wiley Jordan Smith resided here in Marion, Mississippi

Residence

1910

Wiley Jordan Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1917

Wiley Jordan Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1920

Wiley Jordan Smith resided here in Lumberton, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1930

Wiley Jordan Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1930

Wiley Jordan Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1964

Death of Wiley Jordan Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Wiley Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Marion, Mississippi (1898) across 22 generations.

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: Wiley Smith (1898–1964) 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 Wiley 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.
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