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Francis Sydney Smithers III 1909–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Feb 1909

Birth Location: Middletown, New York

Death Date: 18 Apr 1985

Death Location: Barrytown, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America

Father: Francis Jr

Mother: Martha Boak

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Marston

Children(s):

In 1909, Francis Sydney Smithers III entered the world in Middletown, New York, born to Francis Sydney Smithers Jr And Martha Eleanor Boak. In 1910, Francis Sydney Smithers III resided in Middletown Ward 1, Orange, New York, USA. In 1915, Francis Sydney Smithers III resided in Middletown Ward 02, Orange, New York, United State. Francis Sydney Smithers III married Elizabeth Lee Marston, and had children including Elizabeth Klose, Francis Sydney Smithers Iv, Jean Williams, Sarah Bancroft Sugatt, Virginia Nyman. Francis Sydney Smithers III passed away in 1985 in Barrytown, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Francis Sydney Smithers III entered the world in Middletown, New York, born to Francis Sydney Smithers Jr And Martha Eleanor Boak.
  • In 1910, Francis Sydney Smithers III resided in Middletown Ward 1, Orange, New York, USA.
  • In 1915, Francis Sydney Smithers III resided in Middletown Ward 02, Orange, New York, United State.
  • Francis Sydney Smithers III married Elizabeth Lee Marston, and had children including Elizabeth Klose, Francis Sydney Smithers Iv, Jean Williams, Sarah Bancroft Sugatt, Virginia Nyman.
  • Francis Sydney Smithers III passed away in 1985 in Barrytown, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Jr
1873–1925
Birth Location: New York
FJ
Martha Boak
1880–1966
Birth Location: Middletown O, New York
MB

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Marston
1914–1914
Birth Location: Newton, Massachusetts
EM

Children(s)

Francis III's Ancestors

Self
Francis III
1909–1985
Birth Place: Middletown, New York
Parents
Francis Sydney Smithers Jr
1873–1925
New York
Martha (Eleanor) Boak
1880–1966
Middletown O, New York
Grandparents
Francis (Sydney Smithers) Sr
1849–1919
N Brunswick
Louise (Macdougal) Bancroft
1854–1895
Canada
Abram (Vail) Boak
1849–1918
New York
Frances (Mary) Brewster
1853–1917
Saint Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
James Boak
1820–
Martha C
1824–
James Brewster
1825–1870
Eleanor Johnson
1829–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Brewster
1798–1874
Mary Boak
1801–1870
George Johnson
1791–1833
Frances Walker
1792–1858

Francis III's Timeline

11 Records

1909
20 Feb 1909
Birth of Francis Sydney Smithers III in Middletown, New York
Middletown, New York
1910
1910
Age 1
Francis Sydney Smithers III resided here in Middletown Ward 1, Orange, New York, USA
Middletown Ward 1, Orange, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 6
Francis Sydney Smithers III resided here in Middletown Ward 02, Orange, New York, United States
Middletown Ward 02, Orange, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 11
Francis Sydney Smithers III resided here in Poughkeepsie Ward 5, Dutchess, New York, USA
Poughkeepsie Ward 5, Dutchess, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 16
Francis Sydney Smithers III resided here in Poughkeepsie Ward 05, Dutchess
Poughkeepsie Ward 05, Dutchess
1930
1930
Age 21
Francis Sydney Smithers III resided here in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA
1940
16 Oct 1940
Age 31
Francis Sydney Smithers III resided here in Red Hook, Dutchess, New York
Red Hook, Dutchess, New York
1951
Before 1951
Age 42
Francis Sydney Smithers III resided here in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
1985
1 Apr 1985
Age 76
Francis Sydney Smithers III resided here in Red Hook, NY
Red Hook, NY
1985
15 April 1985
Age 76
Death of Francis Sydney Smithers III in Red Hook, Dutchess, New York, USA
Red Hook, Dutchess, New York, USA
1985
18 Apr 1985
Age 76
Burial of Francis Sydney Smithers III in Barrytown, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Barrytown, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1909
    Event Place: Middletown, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 02; City: Middletown Ward 02; County: Orange; Page: 27
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Poughkeepsie Ward 05; County: Dutchess; Page: 27
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Poughkeepsie Ward 5, Dutchess, New York; Roll: T625_1098; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 50
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 2341155
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Middletown Ward 1, Orange, New York; Roll: T624_1059; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1375072
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] New York State, Birth Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Poughkeepsie Journal; Publication Date: 16 Apr 1985; Publication Place: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States of America; ,0.084438965,0.3510541

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Middletown Ward 1, Orange, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Middletown Ward 1, Orange, New York; Roll: T624_1059; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1375072

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Middletown Ward 02, Orange, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 02; City: Middletown Ward 02; County: Orange; Page: 27

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Poughkeepsie Ward 5, Dutchess, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Poughkeepsie Ward 5, Dutchess, New York; Roll: T625_1098; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 50

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Poughkeepsie Ward 05, Dutchess
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Poughkeepsie Ward 05; County: Dutchess; Page: 27

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 2341155

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Red Hook, Dutchess, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1985
    Event Place: Red Hook, NY
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Poughkeepsie Journal; Publication Date: 19 Apr 1985; Publication Place: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States of America; ,0.60023147,0.1952127

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1985
    Event Place: Barrytown, Dutchess County, New York, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Francis Sydney Smithers, III 15 Apr 1985

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hook
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Poughkeepsie Journal; Publication Date: 16 Apr 1985; Publication Place: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States of America; ,0.084438965,0.3510541

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 April 1985
    Event Place: Red Hook, Dutchess, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Poughkeepsie Journal; Publication Date: 16 Apr 1985; Publication Place: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States of America; ,0.084438965,0.3510541
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Poughkeepsie Journal; Publication Date: 19 Apr 1985; Publication Place: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States of America; ,0.60023147,0.1952127

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1985
    Event Place: Barrytown, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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