YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Geo L Smith 1914–2014 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Apr 1914

Birth Location: Benoit, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 20 Oct 2014

Death Location: Millstadt, IL

Father: Walter Sr

Mother: Ollie Dowell

Spouse(s): Hazel Smith

Children(s): Barbara Smith

In 1914, Geo L Smith entered the world in Benoit, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA, born to Walter L Smith Sr And Ollie Dowell. In 1935, Geo L Smith resided in Madison, Madison, Illinois. In 1940, Geo L Smith resided in Madison, Madison, Illinois, USA. Geo L Smith married Hazel Marie Smith, and had children including Barbara Jean Smith, Janet Marie Smith Lewis, Patricia L Smith. Geo L Smith passed away in 2014 in Millstadt, IL.

Find more search results for Geo Smith
GS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1914, Geo L Smith entered the world in Benoit, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA, born to Walter L Smith Sr And Ollie Dowell.
  • In 1935, Geo L Smith resided in Madison, Madison, Illinois.
  • In 1940, Geo L Smith resided in Madison, Madison, Illinois, USA.
  • Geo L Smith married Hazel Marie Smith, and had children including Barbara Jean Smith, Janet Marie Smith Lewis, Patricia L Smith.
  • Geo L Smith passed away in 2014 in Millstadt, IL.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Sr
1894–1978
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
WS
Ollie Dowell
1894–
Birth Location: Mississippi
OD

Spouses(s)

Hazel Smith
1914–
Birth Location: Texas
HS

Children(s)

Barbara Smith
1942–2006
Birth Location: Madison Madi, Illinois
BS

Geo Smith's Ancestors

Self
Geo Smith
1914–2014
Birth Place: Benoit, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Walter L Smith Sr
1894–1978
Mississippi, USA
Ollie Dowell
1894–
Mississippi
Grandparents
Walter (Lee) Harrison
1860–
Bolivar County, Mississippi, USA
Fannie Clark
1876–1896
Benoit, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA
Preuce Pernell
1873–
Alabama
Minnie Pernell
1876–
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
Minta Clark
1849–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Geo Smith's Descendants

1.
GS
Geo (L) Smith (10 Apr 1914–20 Oct 2014) m. Hazel (Marie) Smith (abt 1914–)
  1. 1. Barbara (Jean) Smith 1942–2006

Geo Smith's Timeline

5 Records

1914
10 Apr 1914
Birth of Geo L Smith in Benoit, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA
Benoit, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Geo L Smith resided here in Madison, Madison, Illinois
Madison, Madison, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 26
Geo L Smith resided here in Madison, Madison, Illinois, USA
Madison, Madison, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 36
Geo L Smith resided here in Madison, Madison, Illinois, USA
Madison, Madison, Illinois, USA
2014
20 Oct 2014
Age 100
Death of Geo L Smith in Lansing, Eaton, Michigan, USA
Lansing, Eaton, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1914
    Event Place: Benoit, Bolivar, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1683
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Madison, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00850; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 60-97
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 10 Dec 2014; Publication Place: Michigan, USA
    [4] Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lansing State Journal; Publication Date: 6 Nov 2014; Publication Place: Lansing, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.58053786,0.18915465,0.629
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Madison, Madison, Il

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Madison, Madison, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Madison, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00850; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 60-97

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Madison, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Madison, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00850; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 60-97

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Madison, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Madison, Madison, Il

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lansing
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lansing State Journal; Publication Date: 6 Nov 2014; Publication Place: Lansing, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.58053786,0.18915465,0.629

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Madison, IL
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 10 Dec 2014; Publication Place: Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Madsion, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1683

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 2014
    Event Place: Lansing, Eaton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 10 Dec 2014; Publication Place: Michigan, USA
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lansing State Journal; Publication Date: 6 Nov 2014; Publication Place: Lansing, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.58053786,0.18915465,0.629

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Millstadt, IL
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 10 Dec 2014; Publication Place: Michigan, USA
Find more search results for Geo Smith

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE