Who was William Smith?

William Smith (1927–1989) was born in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi and died in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Elbert "WE" "Bud" Smith 1927–1989

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

Born 11 Jul 1927 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Died 19 Jul 1989 · Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Father Wiley Jordan Smith

Mother Flora Lucille Johnson

Spouse Lois Lucille Lowe

Children Leavy Jorden Lj Smith, Mark Anthony Smith, Pamela Renee Smith

Siblings Barbara Nell Smith, Coleen Zetta Smith, Dewey Lamar Smith, Donnis Smith, Doris Smith, Floyd Smith, Laverne Smith, Margaret Lois Smith, Noland Smith

Records

1930 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Social Security Death Index (CD …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Wiley Jordan Smith

Flora Lucille Johnson

Spouse(s)

Lois Lucille Lowe

Children

Leavy Jorden Lj Smith

Mark Anthony Smith

Pamela Renee Smith

Biography

William Elbert "WE" "Bud" Smith was born in 1927 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi, the child of wiley jordan smith and flora lucille johnson. In 1930, William Elbert "WE" "Bud" Smith resided in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi. In 1930, William Elbert "WE" "Bud" Smith resided in Lamar, Mississippi. William Elbert "WE" "Bud" Smith married lois lucille lowe, and had children including leavy jorden lj smith, mark anthony smith, pamela renee smith. William Elbert "WE" "Bud" Smith passed away in 1989 in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi.

Sources

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

Life Timeline

1927

Birth of William Elbert "WE" "Bud" Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Birth

1930

William Elbert "WE" "Bud" Smith resided here in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1930

William Elbert "WE" "Bud" Smith resided here in Lamar, Mississippi

Residence

1989

Death of William Elbert "WE" "Bud" Smith in Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Smith

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi (1927) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Smith (1927–1989) was born in Baxterville, Lamar, 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 William 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 23 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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