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Elmer Smith 1895–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 May 1895

Birth Location: South Fork, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: Sep 1966

Death Location: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Benjamin 🧬

Mother: Sarah Biscomb

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1895, Elmer Smith entered the world in South Fork, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Benjamin Smith And Sarah Jane Biscomb. In 1900, Elmer Smith resided in Croyle, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Elmer Smith resided in Lower Yoder, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. Elmer Smith passed away in 1966 in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Elmer Smith entered the world in South Fork, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Benjamin Smith And Sarah Jane Biscomb.
  • In 1900, Elmer Smith resided in Croyle, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Elmer Smith resided in Lower Yoder, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Elmer Smith passed away in 1966 in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin 🧬
1858–1923
Birth Location: Rothwell, Yorkshire, England
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Sarah Biscomb
1863–1944
Birth Location: Castleford, Yorkshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elmer Smith's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Smith
1895–1966
Birth Place: South Fork, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Benjamin Smith 🧬
1858–1923
Rothwell, Yorkshire, England
Sarah (Jane) Biscomb
1863–1944
Castleford, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
James Smith
1821–1877
Rothwell, Yorkshire, England
Mary (Blackburn) 🧬
1826–1899
Carlton, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin 🧬🧬
1798–1846
Elizabeth 🧬🧬
1794–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert 🧬🧬
1772–1857
Sarah 🧬🧬
1778–1811
William 🧬🧬
1756–1813
Elizabeth 🧬🧬
1769–1814

Elmer Smith's Timeline

9 Records

1895
24 May 1895
Birth of Elmer Smith in South Fork, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
South Fork, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1 Jun 1900
Age 5
Elmer Smith resided here in Croyle, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Croyle, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
15 Apr 1910
Age 15
Elmer Smith resided here in Lower Yoder, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Lower Yoder, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917
Age 22
Elmer Smith resided here in Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1 Apr 1920
Age 25
Elmer Smith resided here in Johnstown Ward 20, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown Ward 20, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1 Apr 1930
Age 35
Elmer Smith resided here in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 47
Elmer Smith resided here in Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1966
10 Sep 1966
Age 71
Death of Elmer Smith in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1966
Sep 1966
Age 71
Burial of Elmer Smith in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 May 1895
    Event Place: South Fork, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 196-07-6962; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnstown Ward 20, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1547; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 204
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2013; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 2341747
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Cambria; Roll: 1877827; Draft Board: 1
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Croyle, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1388; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1241388
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lower Yoder, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1324; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1375337
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Croyle, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Croyle, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1388; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1241388

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Lower Yoder, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lower Yoder, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1324; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1375337

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Cambria; Roll: 1877827; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1920
    Event Place: Johnstown Ward 20, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnstown Ward 20, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1547; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 204

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2013; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 2341747

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1966
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 196-07-6962; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Sep 1966
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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