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Bernice Smith 1922–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 January 1922

Birth Location: Wardell, Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States of America

Death Date: 14 July 1986

Death Location: Steele, Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: John Wilson

Mother: Etta Elliott

Spouse(s): Chip Smith

Children(s): Nancy Smith

The story of Bernice Smith began in 1922 in Wardell, Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States of America. In 1930, Bernice Smith resided in Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA. In 1935, Bernice Smith resided in Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri. Bernice Smith married Chip Pinkney Smith, and had children including Nancy Regina Smith. Bernice Smith passed away in 1986 in Steele, Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bernice Smith began in 1922 in Wardell, Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States of America.
  • In 1930, Bernice Smith resided in Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1935, Bernice Smith resided in Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri.
  • Bernice Smith married Chip Pinkney Smith, and had children including Nancy Regina Smith.
  • Bernice Smith passed away in 1986 in Steele, Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bernice Smith's Ancestors

Self
Bernice Smith
1922–1986
Birth Place: Wardell, Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States of America
Parents
John Benjamin Wilson
1894–1980
Union City, Obion, Tennessee, United States
Etta (Evaline) Elliott
1898–1975
Portageville, New Madrid, MO
Grandparents
Zebidee (F) Willson
1860–1944
Morrison, Warren, TN, USA
Dolly (Emaline) Guinn
1870–1936
Camden, Benton, Tennessee, United States
William (Riley) Ellet
1863–1949
Illinois
Ellen (Missouri) Elliot
1868–1921
Missouri
Great-Grandparents
Zebedee Wilson
1823–1862
Saphronia Brackin
1828–1916
John Guinn
1839–1876
Sarah Temple
1848–
John Ruddell
1834–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Wilson
1797–1889
Margaret Allred
1795–1860
Mary Raines
1808–1887
John Bracken
1790–1835
James Gunn
1812–1873
Sara Barber
1816–1870

Bernice Smith's Descendants

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Bernice Smith (1 January 1922–14 July 1986) m. Chip (Pinkney) Smith (15 July 1927–5 September 1996)
  1. 1. Nancy (Regina) Smith 1950–1988

Bernice Smith's Timeline

5 Records

1922
1 January 1922
Birth of Bernice Smith in Wardell, Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States of America
Wardell, Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 8
Bernice Smith resided here in Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA
Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Bernice Smith resided here in Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri
Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 18
Bernice Smith resided here in Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA
Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA
1986
14 July 1986
Age 64
Death of Bernice Smith in Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, United States of America
Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 January 1922
    Event Place: Wardell, Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02137; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 78-26
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0021
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0021

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02137; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 78-26

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Little River, Pemiscot, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02137; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 78-26

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 July 1986
    Event Place: Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Steele, Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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