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| Born | April 15, 1894 |
| Hometown | Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Jack Gee (m 1923 - 1929) |
| Parents | William Smith , Laura Smith |
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