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Claude Elbert Smith 1914–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Apr 1914

Birth Location: Cranberry Tw, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 4 Sep 1998

Death Location: Barkeyville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Harry Beaghley

Mother: Ruth Midberry

Spouse(s): Ruth Coulter

Children(s): Karen Smith

In 1914, Claude Elbert Smith entered the world in Cranberry Tw, Pennsylvania, born to Harry E Beaghley And Ruth Eakin Midberry. In 1920, Claude Elbert Smith resided in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Claude Elbert Smith resided in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA. Claude Elbert Smith married Ruth Elizabeth Coulter, and had children including J Smith, Karen Ruth Smith. Claude Elbert Smith passed away in 1998 in Barkeyville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Claude Elbert Smith entered the world in Cranberry Tw, Pennsylvania, born to Harry E Beaghley And Ruth Eakin Midberry.
  • In 1920, Claude Elbert Smith resided in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, Claude Elbert Smith resided in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Claude Elbert Smith married Ruth Elizabeth Coulter, and had children including J Smith, Karen Ruth Smith.
  • Claude Elbert Smith passed away in 1998 in Barkeyville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harry Beaghley
1897–1957
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Ruth Midberry
1890–1948
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RM

Spouses(s)

Ruth Coulter
1915–1987
Birth Location: Irwin Twp, Venango Co., Pennsylvania
RC

Children(s)

Karen Smith
1946–2022
Birth Location: Butler, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
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Claude Smith's Ancestors

Self
Claude Smith
1914–1998
Birth Place: Cranberry Tw, Pennsylvania
Parents
Harry E Beaghley
1897–1957
Pennsylvania
Ruth (Eakin) Midberry
1890–1948
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Marion (Valentine) SMITH
1854–1914
Irwin Twp, Venango Co., PA
Elizabeth (Catherine) BEIGHLEA
1860–1948
Harmony, Butler County, Pennsylvania
John (A) Eakin
1844–1927
Pennsylvania
Sarah (Jane) Bennett
1853–1929
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Samuel SMITH
1820–1880
Elisa Smith
1830–1904
John Jr
1818–1897
Elizabeth SHANOR
1817–1904
John Eakin
1810–1899
Elizabeth Eakin
1817–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Smith
1787–1868
Sarah ERNST
1792–1843
John McMULLEN
1785–1868
Samira McMullen
1797–1858
William BEIGHLEY
1787–1868
Anna Myers
1796–1854
Abraham SHANOR
1795–1855
Susannah FOX
1796–1874
John Eakin
1777–1848
Margaret Eakin
1780–1856

Claude Smith's Descendants

1.
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Claude (Elbert) Smith (30 Apr 1914–4 Sep 1998) m. Ruth (Elizabeth) Coulter (26 August 1915–7 March 1987)
  1. 1. Karen (Ruth) Smith 1946–2022

Claude Smith's Timeline

9 Records

1914
30 Apr 1914
Birth of Claude Elbert Smith in Cranberry Tw, Pennsylvania
Cranberry Tw, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 6
Claude Elbert Smith resided here in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Claude Elbert Smith resided here in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1931
1931
Age 17
Claude Elbert Smith resided here in Grove City, Pennsylvania, USA
Grove City, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Claude Elbert Smith resided here in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania
Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 26
Claude Elbert Smith resided here in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
12 Jun 1950
Age 36
Claude Elbert Smith resided here in Kennerdell, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Kennerdell, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1987
1987
Age 73
Claude Elbert Smith resided here in Harrisville, PA
Harrisville, PA
1998
4 Sep 1998
Age 84
Death of Claude Elbert Smith in Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1914
    Event Place: Cranberry Tw, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Year: 1931
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2339
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03616; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 61-23
    [5] Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 159-12-8049; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1656; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 120
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0017
    [9] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1656; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 120

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0017

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Grove City, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Year: 1931

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03616; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 61-23

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2339
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03616; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 61-23

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1950
    Event Place: Kennerdell, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1987
    Event Place: Harrisville, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Venango, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1998
    Event Place: Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 159-12-8049; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Barkeyville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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