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Dewey Robert Smith 1918–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Mar 1918

Birth Location: Lincoln Co N.C.

Death Date: After 23 Jun 1961

Death Location: Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Lee SMITH

Mother: Frances Smith

Spouse(s): Odessa Scott

Children(s):

In 1918, Dewey Robert Smith entered the world in Lincoln Co N.C., born to Lee Oscar Smith And Frances Regina Or Refina Or Reginee Foster Smith. In 1935, Dewey Robert Smith resided in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina. In 1940, Dewey Robert Smith resided in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA. Dewey Robert Smith married Odessa Dura Payseur Smith Scott. Dewey Robert Smith passed away in 1961 in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Dewey Robert Smith entered the world in Lincoln Co N.C., born to Lee Oscar Smith And Frances Regina Or Refina Or Reginee Foster Smith.
  • In 1935, Dewey Robert Smith resided in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina.
  • In 1940, Dewey Robert Smith resided in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA.
  • Dewey Robert Smith married Odessa Dura Payseur Smith Scott.
  • Dewey Robert Smith passed away in 1961 in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Dewey Smith's Ancestors

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Dewey Smith
1918–1961
Birth Place: Lincoln Co N.C.
Parents
Lee Oscar SMITH
1883–1954
North Carolina, USA
Frances (Regina or Refina or Reginee Foster) Smith
1891–1943
Cleveland Co., N. C.
Grandparents
Robert (Sylvenus) SMITH
1856–
North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Sallie Baker Shelton) Smith
1850–
North Carolina
Pleasant Foster
1866–1926
North Carolina
Cynthia (E Hallniger haullender) foster
1857–1932
Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Eli Baker
1822–1874
Mary Baker
1825–
William Foster
1846–1884
Mary Foster
1842–1919
Nicklaus Hullender
1836–1912
Mary Hulinder
1835–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Baker
1790–1864
Sarah Jenkins
1795–1861
Jacob Reinhardt
1760–1833
Eleanor Cauvey
1771–1871
Pleasant Foster
1796–1880
Sally LNU
1806–1850
Christopher Hullender
1812–1898
Rebecca Kiser
1814–1899
John Hullender
1806–1847
Annie Hullender
1817–1882
Abraham Hullender
1797–1873
Mary Weir
1795–1873

Dewey Smith's Timeline

5 Records

1918
4 Mar 1918
Birth of Dewey Robert Smith in Lincoln Co N.C.
Lincoln Co N.C.
1935
1935
Age 17
Dewey Robert Smith resided here in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 22
Dewey Robert Smith resided here in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
1961
After 23 Jun 1961
Age 43
Burial of Dewey Robert Smith in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
1978
23 June 1978
Age 60
Death of Dewey Robert Smith in Gaston Co. NC
Gaston Co. NC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1918
    Event Place: Lincoln Co N.C.
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2937; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 55-19

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2937; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 55-19

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2937; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 55-19

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 June 1978
    Event Place: Gaston Co. NC
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: After 23 Jun 1961
    Event Place: Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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