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George Walter Smith 1916 – 1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Dec 1916

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 25 Sep 1972

Death Location: Allentown, Lehigh Co., Penn.

Father: Leonard Smith

Mother: Sarah McGregor

Spouse(s): Margaret Newlin, Dorothy Rodgers, Dorothy Rodgers, margaret newlin, George Smith

Children(s): Georgette Williams, Alice Smith

The story of George Walter Smith began in 1916 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, George Walter Smith resided in Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . George Walter Smith married Margaret Mary "Peggy" Newlin, Dorothy Cecile Rodgers, Dorothy Cecil Rodgers, margaret mary newlin, George Walter Smith, and had children including Georgette Frances Williams, Alice Marie Smith. George Walter Smith passed away in 1972 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., Penn..

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Biography

  • The story of George Walter Smith began in 1916 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, George Walter Smith resided in Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .
  • George Walter Smith married Margaret Mary "Peggy" Newlin, Dorothy Cecile Rodgers, Dorothy Cecil Rodgers, margaret mary newlin, George Walter Smith, and had children including Georgette Frances Williams, Alice Marie Smith.
  • George Walter Smith passed away in 1972 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., Penn..

Immediate Family

Parents

Leonard Smith
1881 – 1951
Birth Location: Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Sarah McGregor
1894 – 1965
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Newlin
1924 – 1991
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
MN
Dorothy Rodgers
1918 – 1987
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
DR
Dorothy Rodgers
1917 – 1987
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
DR
margaret newlin
– 1991
Birth Location: –
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George Smith
– 1970
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Georgette Williams
1944 – 2024
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Alice Smith
– 1972
Birth Location: –
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George Smith's Ancestors

Self
George Smith
1916 – 1972
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Leonard Smith
1881 – 1951
Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Sarah (Jane) McGregor
1894 – 1965
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Jacob (F) Smith
1865 – 1953
Columbia County, NY
Sarah Smith
1859 – 1889
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Peter Macgregor
1864 – 1943
Ireland
Anna McGurk
1860 – 1922
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Frederick Smith
1821 – 1885
Maria Coble
1877 –
John Smith
1824 –
Anna Smith
1833 –
Hugh McGurk
Mary Mcgurk
1839 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Köbel
Anna Köbel
McGurk

George Smith's Descendants

1.
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George (Walter) Smith (21 Dec 1916 – 25 Sep 1972) m. Margaret (Mary "Peggy") Newlin (1924 – 1991) m. Dorothy (Cecile) Rodgers (abt 1918 – Abt 1987) m. Dorothy (Cecil) Rodgers (15 Nov 1917 – 13 Mar 1987) m. margaret (mary) newlin ( – 31 Dec 1991) m. George (Walter) Smith ( – Bef. 1970)
  1. 1. Georgette (Frances) Williams (25 Mar 1944 – 21 Jan 2024) m. James (Emory) Williams (21 Sep 1937 – 6 Apr 1976) m. Edward (Lee) Jarrell (6 apr 1935 – 12 Aug 1984)
    1. 1. Laurie (Frances) Williams (05/10/1963 – ) m. John (D) Coventry (13 Jan 1961 – )
      1. 1. Megan (Frances) Coventry (04/15/1988 – ) m. Ian Moser (Abt. 1986 – )
        1. 1. Sadie (Jane) Moser (2014 – )
        2. 2. Jack (Emory) Moser
        3. 3. Hailey Moser
      2. 2. Casey (Amanda) Coventry (02/15/1990 – )
      3. 3. Devon (Leigh) Coventry (Nov 1993 – ) m. Justin Jenkins
        1. 1. McKenzie Jenkins (Jul 2021 – )
    2. 2. James (Joseph) Williams (06/16/1966 – ) m. Jody (L) Steele (abt 1970 – )
      1. 1. James (Gage) Williams (10 May 2001 – )
      2. 2. Lauren (Catherine) Williams (Nov 2004 – )
    3. 3. Barbara ("Barbei" Lee) Williams (10/07/1970 – ) m. Gary (Spencer) Sparks (19 Oct 1971 – ) m. Mark (Anthony) Criss (1967 – )
      1. 1. Spencer (Aine) Sparks (4 Jan 2005 – )
  2. 2. Alice (Marie) Smith ( – Aft. 1972)

George Smith's Timeline

10 Records

1916
21 Dec 1916
Birth of George Walter Smith in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1 Jul 1917
Age 1
George Walter Smith was baptized in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
George Walter Smith resided here in Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1929
3 Feb 1929
Age 13
George Walter Smith - Confirmation in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
George Walter Smith resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
George Walter Smith resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 24
George Walter Smith resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
20 Mar 1950
Age 34
George Walter Smith resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1961
Abt 1961
Age 45
George Walter Smith resided here in Brooks Hotel
Brooks Hotel
1972
25 Sep 1972
Age 56
Death of George Walter Smith in Allentown, Lehigh Co., Penn.
Allentown, Lehigh Co., Penn.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1916
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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 Pennsylvania, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2344
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03730; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 51-1365
    [3] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 789
    [4] Pennsylvania, U.S., Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1629; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 795
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 2341858
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Book Title: Cummunicant Roll 1878-1919; Accession Number: V MI46 P5383c v.3
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Morning Call; Publication Date: 27 Sep 1972; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.16175404,0.38219088,0.29

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1917
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Book Title: Cummunicant Roll 1878-1919; Accession Number: V MI46 P5383c v.3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1629; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 795

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Confirmation
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 789

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 2341858

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03730; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 51-1365

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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 Pennsylvania, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2344
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03730; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 51-1365

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1950
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1961
    Event Place: Brooks Hotel
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, Publication Date: 15/ Jan/ 1961; Publication Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.5021378,0.15839101,0.63

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1961
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - York Daily Record - 17 Jan 1961 - Page 7, Marriage of Smith / Rodgers 17 Jan 1961

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1972
    Event Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Morning Call - 27 Sep 1972 - Page 34, Obituary for George W. Smith (Aged 55) 27 Sep 1972

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 386 Tilghman St., Allentown
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Morning Call; Publication Date: 27 Sep 1972; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.16175404,0.38219088,0.29

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1972
    Event Place: Allentown, Lehigh Co., Penn.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Morning Call; Publication Date: 27 Sep 1972; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.16175404,0.38219088,0.29
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