Who was Ethel (Reedy)?

Ethel (Reedy) (1893–1970) was born in Indiana, USA and died in Greenfield, Hancock, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) 1893–1970

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Apr 1893 · Indiana, USA

Died 09 Dec 1970 · Greenfield, Hancock, Indiana, USA

Father William Henry Smith

Mother Louiza Walker

Spouse Thomas Wayne Reedy

Children Max Wayne Reedy

Siblings Ida Cera Smith, Jesse W Smith, Jonathan Freeman Smith, Lula May Smith, Zenna Muriel Smith

Records

1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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Biography

In 1893, Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) entered the world in Indiana, USA, born to william henry smith and louiza walker. In 1910, Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) resided in Green, Hancock, Indiana, USA. In 1920, Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) resided in Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA. Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) married thomas wayne reedy, and had children including max wayne reedy. Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) passed away in 1970 in Greenfield, Hancock, Indiana, USA.

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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Census 1950 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1893

Birth of Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) in Indiana, USA

Birth

1910

Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) resided here in Green, Hancock, Indiana, USA

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1920

Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) resided here in Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA

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1930

Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) resided here in Brown, Brown, Hancock, Indiana, USA

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1935

Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) resided here in Brown, Hancock, Indiana

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1940

Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) resided here in Brown Twp, Brown, Hancock, Indiana, USA

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1950

Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) resided here in Brown, Hancock, Indiana, USA

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1970

Death of Ethel Laura Smith (Reedy) in Greenfield, Hancock, Indiana, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ethel (Reedy)

This ancestor line traces from Roeulx, Walloon, Belgium (1237) to Indiana, USA (1893) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ethel (Reedy) (1893–1970) was born in Indiana, USA and died in Greenfield, Hancock, Indiana, USA. 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 Ethel 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 22 generations of this lineage geographically.
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