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Buford Smith 1889–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Oct 1889

Birth Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Death Date: 25 Dec 1949

Death Location: Kenton, Kentucky

Father: Robert Smith

Mother: Mary Zuccarello

Spouse(s): Clara Staengle

Children(s): Buford Smith, Emily Smith

The story of Buford Smith began in 1889 in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1900, Buford Smith resided in Nashville Ward 14, Davidson, Tennessee. In 1910, Buford Smith resided in Nashville Ward 19, Davidson, Tennessee. Buford Smith married Clara H Staengle, and had children including Buford J Smith, Emily Roberta Smith. Buford Smith passed away in 1949 in Kenton, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Buford Smith began in 1889 in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • In 1900, Buford Smith resided in Nashville Ward 14, Davidson, Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Buford Smith resided in Nashville Ward 19, Davidson, Tennessee.
  • Buford Smith married Clara H Staengle, and had children including Buford J Smith, Emily Roberta Smith.
  • Buford Smith passed away in 1949 in Kenton, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Smith
1863–1928
Birth Location: Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
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Mary Zuccarello
1863–1912
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Clara Staengle
1887–1945
Birth Location: Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Buford Smith
1921–1997
Birth Location: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
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Emily Smith
1923–2005
Birth Location: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
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Buford Smith's Ancestors

Self
Buford Smith
1889–1949
Birth Place: Nashville, Tennessee
Parents
Robert Davis Smith
1863–1928
Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Ann) Zuccarello
1863–1912
Tennessee
Grandparents
Boyd (McNairy) Smith
1832–1907
Tennessee
Mary (Elizabeth) Davis
1835–1913
Virginia, United States of America
Sydnor Zuccarello
1833–1895
Virginia
Isabella Stevenson
1836–1914
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Ralph Smith
1796–1852
Ann Nicholson
1805–1882
Robert Davis
1801–1852
Augustina Shumate
1803–1872
William Zuccarello
1793–1840
Frances Sisson
1810–1881
James Stevenson
1797–1884
Ann Farmer
1803–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Nicholson
1764–1848
Margaret McNairy
1771–1824
? Jr
1754–1835
? Kirtley
1766–1809
Lewis Sr
1772–1861
Mary Chadwell
1772–1829
John Sisson
1779–1822
Nancy Harris
1779–1821

Buford Smith's Descendants

1.
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Buford Smith (7 Oct 1889–25 Dec 1949) m. Clara (H) Staengle (6 Oct 1887–29 Dec 1945)
  1. 1. Buford (J) Smith 1921–1997
  2. 2. Emily (Roberta) Smith 1923–2005 m. Richard (Lewis) Jorgensen 1925–1992

Buford Smith's Timeline

11 Records

1889
7 Oct 1889
Birth of Buford Smith in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 11
Buford Smith resided here in Nashville Ward 14, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville Ward 14, Davidson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 21
Buford Smith resided here in Nashville Ward 19, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville Ward 19, Davidson, Tennessee
1917
May 28 1917
Age 28
Buford Smith resided here in Covington, Kenton, Kentucky
Covington, Kenton, Kentucky
1920
1 Jan 1920
Age 31
Buford Smith resided here in Covington Ward 1, Kenton, Kentucky
Covington Ward 1, Kenton, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 41
Buford Smith resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1935
1935
Age 46
Buford Smith resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Buford Smith resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1949
1 Jan 1949
Age 60
Buford Smith resided here in Davidson County, Tennessee
Davidson County, Tennessee
1949
25 Dec 1949
Age 60
Death of Buford Smith in Kenton, Kentucky
Kenton, Kentucky
1958
Abt 1958
Age 69
Buford Smith resided here in Nashville , Tenn
Nashville , Tenn

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1889
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3976; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 99-159
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Covington Ward 1, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: T625_584; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 86; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: 2242; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 74; Image: 742.0.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Kenton County, Kentucky; Roll: 1653349; Draft Board: 1.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashville Ward 14, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1564; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 101.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nashville Ward 19, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1496; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 336.
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nashville Ward 14, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashville Ward 14, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1564; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 101.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Nashville Ward 19, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nashville Ward 19, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1496; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 336.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: May 28 1917
    Event Place: Covington, Kenton, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Kenton County, Kentucky; Roll: 1653349; Draft Board: 1.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Covington Ward 1, Kenton, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Covington Ward 1, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: T625_584; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 86; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: 2242; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 74; Image: 742.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3976; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 99-159

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3976; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 99-159

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1949
    Event Place: Davidson County, Tennessee
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1949
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tennessean - 28 Dec 1949 - Page 15, Obituary for Bford Smith 28 Dec 1949

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1958
    Event Place: Nashville , Tenn
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1949
    Event Place: Kenton, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
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