Elvis Presley’s Grandma: Fascinating Life of Octavia 'Doll' Mansell, Family History, Southern Roots

Meet Octavia Luvenia “Doll” Mansell, Elvis Presley’s maternal grandmother, in this captivating deep dive into her early life, family history, and marriage to Robert Lee "Bob" Smith. Born in May 1876, Doll was raised in a sharecropping family in Fawn Grove, Itawamba County, Mississippi. Known for her beauty, charm, and flirtatious nature, Doll captivated everyone at church gatherings, sharecropper dances, and community events. Discover how her childhood, tuberculosis diagnosis, and strong family ties shaped her future. This episode uncovers Doll’s connection to the Mansell and Smith families, the struggles of rural Southern life in the late 1800s, and her marriage to first cousin Bob Smith in 1901. Learn about sharecropper culture, early 1900s church life, and how these experiences laid the foundation for Elvis Presley’s legendary lineage. Subscribe now to follow this compelling Southern family saga and meet Bob and Doll’s children in our next episode!

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