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Abner Dee Smith 1891–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1891

Birth Location: Tularosa, Otero, New Mexico, USA

Death Date: 21 May 1970

Death Location: De Baca County, New Mexico, USA

Father: Abner Smith

Mother: Penelope Dawson

Spouse(s): Laura Cox

Children(s): Lawrence Sr, Virginia Bessom

The story of Abner Dee Smith began in 1891 in Tularosa, Otero, New Mexico, USA. In 1930, Abner Dee Smith resided in Buchanan, Buchanan, DeBaca, New Mexico, USA. In 1935, Abner Dee Smith resided in Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico, USA. Abner Dee Smith married Laura Lee Cox, and had children including Lawrence Abner Smith Sr, Virginia Lee Smith Lake Bessom. Abner Dee Smith passed away in 1970 in De Baca County, New Mexico, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Abner Dee Smith began in 1891 in Tularosa, Otero, New Mexico, USA.
  • In 1930, Abner Dee Smith resided in Buchanan, Buchanan, DeBaca, New Mexico, USA.
  • In 1935, Abner Dee Smith resided in Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico, USA.
  • Abner Dee Smith married Laura Lee Cox, and had children including Lawrence Abner Smith Sr, Virginia Lee Smith Lake Bessom.
  • Abner Dee Smith passed away in 1970 in De Baca County, New Mexico, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abner Smith
1847–1931
Birth Location: Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA
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Penelope Dawson
1852–1931
Birth Location: Lampasas, Lampasas, Texas, USA
PD

Spouses(s)

Laura Cox
1904–
Birth Location: New Mexico, USA
LC

Children(s)

Lawrence Sr
1921–2018
Birth Location: Rivera, De Baca County, New Mexico, USA
LS
Virginia Bessom
1930–2005
Birth Location: Yeso Be Baca, New Mexico
VB

Abner Smith's Ancestors

Self
Abner Smith
1891–1970
Birth Place: Tularosa, Otero, New Mexico, USA
Parents
Abner Smith
1847–1931
Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA
Penelope (E) Dawson
1852–1931
Lampasas, Lampasas, Texas, USA
Grandparents
John (F) Dawson
1811–1884
Missouri, USA
Temperence (Martha) Queen
1815–1909
Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Dawson
1784–1874
Polly Rogers
1790–
Reuben Queen
1786–1863
Mary Butler
1789–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Butler
1769–1838
Sarah Starke
1760–1850

Abner Smith's Descendants

1.
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Abner (Dee) Smith (13 Oct 1891–21 May 1970) m. Laura (Lee) Cox (1904–)
  1. 1. Lawrence (Abner Smith) Sr 1921–2018 m. Judith (Evellynn) Roberson 1925–2018
  2. 2. Virginia (Lee Smith Lake) Bessom 1930–2005

Abner Smith's Timeline

6 Records

1891
13 Oct 1891
Birth of Abner Dee Smith in Tularosa, Otero, New Mexico, USA
Tularosa, Otero, New Mexico, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Abner Dee Smith resided here in Buchanan, Buchanan, DeBaca, New Mexico, USA
Buchanan, Buchanan, DeBaca, New Mexico, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Abner Dee Smith resided here in Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
1940
1940
Age 49
Abner Dee Smith resided here in Prec 13 3n - R 21 - 22 E 3 N - R 21 - R 22 - R 23 E, Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
Prec 13 3n - R 21 - 22 E 3 N - R 21 - R 22 - R 23 E, Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
1950
1950
Age 59
Abner Dee Smith resided here in Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
1970
21 May 1970
Age 79
Death of Abner Dee Smith
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1891
    Event Place: Tularosa, Otero, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02442; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 6-11
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buchanan, DeBaca, New Mexico; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341128
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: City, New Mexico, USA
    [5] New Mexico, U.S., World War I Records, 1917-1919, New Mexico Commission of Public Records, State Records Center and Archives; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Series Title: Service Reports; Series Number: 18.1.6; Box Number: 10900; Collection Name: New Mexico Adjutant General Records; Collection Number: 1973-019
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Albuquerque Tribune; Publication Date: 22 May 1970; Publication Place: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA; ,0.066032246,0.15697186,0.23042463&xid=3
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico; Roll: 2450; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 6-8

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Buchanan, Buchanan, DeBaca, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buchanan, DeBaca, New Mexico; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341128

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02442; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 6-11

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Prec 13 3n - R 21 - 22 E 3 N - R 21 - R 22 - R 23 E, Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02442; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 6-11

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Yeso, De Baca, New Mexico; Roll: 2450; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 6-8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oldtime
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Albuquerque Tribune; Publication Date: 22 May 1970; Publication Place: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA; ,0.066032246,0.15697186,0.23042463&xid=3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ribera, San Miguel, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: New Mexico, U.S., World War I Records, 1917-1919, New Mexico Commission of Public Records, State Records Center and Archives; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Series Title: Service Reports; Series Number: 18.1.6; Box Number: 10900; Collection Name: New Mexico Adjutant General Records; Collection Number: 1973-019

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Yeso, New Mexico
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: City, New Mexico, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 May 1970
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: City, New Mexico, USA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Albuquerque Tribune; Publication Date: 22 May 1970; Publication Place: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA; ,0.066032246,0.15697186,0.23042463&xid=3

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: De Baca County, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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