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De Forest Smith 1878–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Feb 1878

Birth Location: Redford, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 29 Oct 1884

Death Location: Mayville, Tuscola County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: William Smith

Mother: Phoebe Harris

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Children(s):

The story of De Forest Smith began in 1878 in Redford, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1880, De Forest Smith resided in Fremont, Tuscola, Michigan, USA. De Forest Smith passed away in 1884 in Mayville, Tuscola County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of De Forest Smith began in 1878 in Redford, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1880, De Forest Smith resided in Fremont, Tuscola, Michigan, USA.
  • De Forest Smith passed away in 1884 in Mayville, Tuscola County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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De Smith's Ancestors

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De Smith
1878–1884
Birth Place: Redford, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Parents
William Smith
1850–1927
Redford, Michigan
Phoebe (Esmeralda) Harris
1853–1916
Redford, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas Smith
1813–1895
Geneva, New York, USA
Sarah Lambert
1822–1896
New York
William (Sly) Harris
1810–1886
Phelps, Ontario, New York, United States
Mary Green
1827–1901
Wayne Co Mich
Great-Grandparents
Willard Lambert
1797–
Abigail Grace
1796–1869
Silas Harris
1777–1830
Lettecia Cross
1777–1847
Joseph Green
1788–1872
Sarah Crofford
1797–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Grace
1760–1851
Rachel
1764–1848

De Smith's Timeline

3 Records

1878
3 Feb 1878
Birth of De Forest Smith in Redford, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Redford, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 2
De Forest Smith resided here in Fremont, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
Fremont, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
1884
29 Oct 1884
Age 6
Death of De Forest Smith in Freemont, Tuscola, Michigan
Freemont, Tuscola, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1878
    Event Place: Redford, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Michigan, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fremont, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: 607; Page: 150d; Enumeration District: 404
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Birth Records, 1867-1914, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Birth Records, 1867-1920

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Place: Tuscola, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Births and Christenings Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fremont, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fremont, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: 607; Page: 150d; Enumeration District: 404

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1884
    Event Place: Freemont, Tuscola, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

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

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