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Velma Gladys Small 1905–1980

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Velma Small in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Jul 1905 · Casco, Cumberland, Maine
Died 13 NOV 1980 · Raymond, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
Father John Stone Small
Mother Lizzie S Jordan
Spouse Frank Herbert Brown
Children Frank Gilbert Brown
Siblings Carl Mike Small, Charles J Small, Clyde Small, Gladys Arline Honey Small Spencer Married Name, Nellie J Small, Raymond Arlington Small
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 U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Maine, Birth Records, 1715-1922 Maine, Death Index, 1960-1997 Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1996
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Immediate Family

Biography

Velma Gladys Small was born in 1905 in Casco, Cumberland, Maine, the child of john stone small and lizzie s jordan. In 1910, Velma Gladys Small resided in Casco, Cumberland, Maine, USA. In 1920, Velma Gladys Small resided in Casco, Cumberland, Maine, USA. Velma Gladys Small married frank herbert brown, and had children including frank gilbert brown. Velma Gladys Small passed away in 1980 in Raymond, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America.

Sources

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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

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Record Maine, Birth Records, 1715-1922

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    Record Maine, Death Index, 1960-1997

  12. 12
    Record Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1996

Life Timeline

1905
Birth of Velma Gladys Small in Casco, Cumberland, Maine
Birth
1910
Velma Gladys Small resided here in Casco, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Residence
1920
Velma Gladys Small resided here in Casco, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Residence
1927
Velma Gladys Small resided here in Bridgton, Maine, USA
Residence
1930
Velma Gladys Small resided here in Raymond, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Residence
1935
Velma Gladys Small resided here in Raymond, Cumberland, Maine
Residence
1940
Velma Gladys Small resided here in Raymond, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Residence
1950
Velma Gladys Small resided here in Raymond, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Residence
1951
Velma Gladys Small resided here in Maine
Residence
1980
Death of Velma Gladys Small in Raymond, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Velma Small

This ancestor line traces from Southwark, Surrey, , England (1561) to Casco, Cumberland, Maine (1905) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Velma Small (1905–1980) was born in Casco, Cumberland, Maine and died in Raymond, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America. 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 Velma 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 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

John Stone Small
Father
Lizzie S Jordan
Mother

Velma Small's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Velma Gladys Small PTP
1905–1980
Casco, Cumberland, Maine
Parents
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Grandparents
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Velma Small's Descendants

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Velma Gladys Small PTP 1905–1980