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Erastus "Rastus" Smith 1908–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Apr 1908

Birth Location: Green Castle, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 17 May 1953

Death Location: Adair County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Levi Smith

Mother: Kate Smith

Spouse(s): Catherine Smith

Children(s): Larry Smith

In 1908, Erastus "Rastus" Smith entered the world in Green Castle, Missouri, USA, born to Levi Rock Smith And Kate Catharine H Hoskins Smith. In 1910, Erastus "Rastus" Smith resided in Salem, Linn, Missouri, USA. In 1920, Erastus "Rastus" Smith resided in Walnut, Adair, Missouri, USA. Erastus "Rastus" Smith married Catherine Smith, and had children including Larry Jay Smith, Martha K Smith. Erastus "Rastus" Smith passed away in 1953 in Adair County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Erastus "Rastus" Smith entered the world in Green Castle, Missouri, USA, born to Levi Rock Smith And Kate Catharine H Hoskins Smith.
  • In 1910, Erastus "Rastus" Smith resided in Salem, Linn, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, Erastus "Rastus" Smith resided in Walnut, Adair, Missouri, USA.
  • Erastus "Rastus" Smith married Catherine Smith, and had children including Larry Jay Smith, Martha K Smith.
  • Erastus "Rastus" Smith passed away in 1953 in Adair County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Levi Smith
1875–1949
Birth Location: Winigan, Sullivan County, Missouri
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Kate Smith
1884–1978
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Missouri, United States of America
KS

Spouses(s)

Catherine Smith
1912–2007
Birth Location: Adair, Missouri, USA
CS

Children(s)

Larry Smith
1936–1996
Birth Location: Millard Adai, Missouri
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Erastus Smith's Ancestors

Self
Erastus Smith
1908–1953
Birth Place: Green Castle, Missouri, USA
Parents
Levi Rock Smith
1875–1949
Winigan, Sullivan County, Missouri
Kate ("Catharine" H Hoskins) Smith
1884–1978
Sullivan County, Missouri, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Erastus Smith's Descendants

1.
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Erastus ("Rastus") Smith (21 Apr 1908–17 May 1953) m. Catherine Smith (2 June 1912–21 February 2007)
  1. 1. Larry (Jay) Smith 1936–1996

Erastus Smith's Timeline

6 Records

1908
21 Apr 1908
Birth of Erastus "Rastus" Smith in Green Castle, Missouri, USA
Green Castle, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 2
Erastus "Rastus" Smith resided here in Salem, Linn, Missouri, USA
Salem, Linn, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Erastus "Rastus" Smith resided here in Walnut, Adair, Missouri, USA
Walnut, Adair, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Erastus "Rastus" Smith resided here in Rural, Adair, Missouri
Rural, Adair, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 32
Erastus "Rastus" Smith resided here in Wilson, Adair, Missouri, USA
Wilson, Adair, Missouri, USA
1953
17 May 1953
Age 45
Death of Erastus "Rastus" Smith in Kirksville, Adair, Missouri, USA
Kirksville, Adair, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1908
    Event Place: Green Castle, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salem, Linn, Missouri; Roll: T624_795; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1374808
    [2] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wilson, Adair, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02081; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1-23
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Walnut, Adair, Missouri; Roll: T625_902; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 22
    [6] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Missouri, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 304

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1953
    Event Place: Kirksville, Adair, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wilson, Adair, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wilson, Adair, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02081; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1-23
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Missouri, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 304

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Walnut, Adair, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Walnut, Adair, Missouri; Roll: T625_902; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Adair, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wilson, Adair, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02081; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1-23

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

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Centerville, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Salem, Linn, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salem, Linn, Missouri; Roll: T624_795; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1374808

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
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