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Celia Elizabeth Smith 1907–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1907

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 25 Aug 1987

Death Location: Mount Olive, Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Fleet SMITH

Mother: Mary WILSON

Spouse(s): Robert Sr

Children(s): Elbert KEENE, Bobbye BLAND, Celia BLAND, Billie BLAND, Robert Jr

The story of Celia Elizabeth Smith began in 1907 in Mississippi. In 1920, Celia Elizabeth Smith resided in Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana, USA. Celia Elizabeth Smith married Robert Dewey Bland Sr, and had children including Billie Faye Bland, Bobbye Jean Bland, Celia Delores Bland, Elbert Thurman Sonny Boy Bland Keene, Robert Dewey Bland Jr. Celia Elizabeth Smith passed away in 1987 in Mount Olive, Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Celia Elizabeth Smith began in 1907 in Mississippi.
  • In 1920, Celia Elizabeth Smith resided in Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana, USA.
  • Celia Elizabeth Smith married Robert Dewey Bland Sr, and had children including Billie Faye Bland, Bobbye Jean Bland, Celia Delores Bland, Elbert Thurman Sonny Boy Bland Keene, Robert Dewey Bland Jr.
  • Celia Elizabeth Smith passed away in 1987 in Mount Olive, Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Celia Smith's Ancestors

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Celia Smith
1907–1987
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Fleet Samuel SMITH
1874–1932
Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States of America
Mary (Nora) WILSON
1875–1959
Mississippi, United States of America
Grandparents
William (W.) WILSON
1821–1910
Wanilla, Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States of America
Mary (Phoeba “Phebe”) MAHAFFEY
1847–1896
Great-Grandparents
John MAHAFFEY
1805–1894
Mary LOWE
1815–1909
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Celia Smith's Descendants

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Celia (Elizabeth) Smith (Abt. 1907–25 Aug 1987) m. Robert (Dewey BLAND) Sr (09 Aug 1905–31 May 1987)
  1. 1. Elbert (Thurman “Sonny Boy Bland”) KEENE 1926–1980
  2. 2. Bobbye (Jean) BLAND 1930–1996
  3. 3. Celia (Delores) BLAND 1932–2018
  4. 4. Billie (Faye) BLAND 1937–2000
  5. 5. Robert (Dewey BLAND) Jr 1941–1992

Celia Smith's Timeline

5 Records

1907
abt 1907
Birth of Celia Elizabeth Smith in Mississippi
Mississippi
1907
Abt. 1907
Birth of Celia Elizabeth Smith in Mississippi
Mississippi
1920
1920
Age 13
Celia Elizabeth Smith resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana, USA
1987
25 August 1987
Age 80
Death of Celia Elizabeth Smith
None
1987
25 Aug 1987
Age 80
Death of Celia Elizabeth Smith
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1907
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana; Roll: T625_612; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 39
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1907
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana; Roll: T625_612; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 39
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Franklin, Louisiana; Roll: T625_612; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 39

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 August 1987
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1987
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Olive, Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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