Who was Dorothy Leister?

Dorothy Leister (1909–1999) was born in Berlin, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania and died in Sipesville, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Dorothy Elizabeth Leister 1909–1999

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Nov 1909 · Berlin, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania

Died 31 May 1999 · Sipesville, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania

Spouse Charles Albert Smith

Children Dean Smith

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The story of Dorothy Elizabeth Leister began in 1909 in Berlin, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania. Dorothy Elizabeth Leister married charles albert smith, and had children including dean smith. Dorothy Elizabeth Leister passed away in 1999 in Sipesville, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania.

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Birth of Dorothy Elizabeth Leister in Berlin, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania

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Death of Dorothy Elizabeth Leister in Sipesville, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania

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: Dorothy Leister (1909–1999) was born in Berlin, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania and died in Sipesville, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Dorothy Elizabeth Leister PTP

1909–1999

Berlin, Somerset Co, Pennsylvania