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Joan Drake 1917–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1917

Birth Location: Ohio

Death Date: 27 May 2005

Death Location: Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA

Father: Elmer Davis

Mother: Marvel Bloom

Spouse(s): Joseph Smith

Children(s): Michael Smith

In 1917, Joan Drake entered the world in Ohio, born to Elmer H Davis And Marvel Yvonne Bloom. In 1920, Joan Drake resided in Vemon, Crawford, Ohio. Joan Drake married Joseph Patrick Smith, and had children including Karen Lynn Smith, Kevin John Smith, Laura Lisa Smith, Margaret Mary Smith, Michael Smith. Joan Drake passed away in 2005 in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Joan Drake entered the world in Ohio, born to Elmer H Davis And Marvel Yvonne Bloom.
  • In 1920, Joan Drake resided in Vemon, Crawford, Ohio.
  • Joan Drake married Joseph Patrick Smith, and had children including Karen Lynn Smith, Kevin John Smith, Laura Lisa Smith, Margaret Mary Smith, Michael Smith.
  • Joan Drake passed away in 2005 in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elmer Davis
1889–1956
Birth Location: Ohio,United States of America
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Marvel Bloom
1898–1983
Birth Location: Ripley, Huron, Ohio
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Spouses(s)

Joseph Smith
1911–1999
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Michael Smith
1946–1949
Birth Location: –
MS

Joan Drake's Ancestors

Self
Joan Drake
1917–2005
Birth Place: Ohio
Parents
Elmer H Davis
1889–1956
Ohio,United States of America
Marvel (Yvonne) Bloom
1898–1983
Ripley, Huron, Ohio
Grandparents
Avery (Edmond) Davis
1858–1912
Norwalk, Huron, Ohio, USA
Victoria (A) Bender
1862–1929
near Shelby, Richland, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Davis
1835–1897
Caroline Minns
1837–1912
Joseph Bender
1827–
Victoria Schill
1826–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alfred Minns
1803–1887
Rebecca Saunders
1810–1893
Joseph Shelley
1787–1856
Annis
1798–1862

Joan Drake's Descendants

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Joan Drake (abt 1917–27 May 2005) m. Joseph (Patrick) Smith (28 Mar 1911–8 Mar 1999)
  1. 1. Michael Smith 1946–1949

Joan Drake's Timeline

13 Records

1917
13 Jun 1917
Birth of Joan Drake in Crawford, Ohio, USA
Crawford, Ohio, USA
1917
abt 1917
Birth of Joan Drake in Ohio
Ohio
1920
1920
Age 3
Joan Drake resided here in Vemon, Crawford, Ohio
Vemon, Crawford, Ohio
1920
1920
Age 3
Joan Drake resided here in Vemon, Crawford, Ohio, USA
Vemon, Crawford, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Joan Drake resided here in Tiro, Crawford, Ohio
Tiro, Crawford, Ohio
1930
1930
Age 13
Joan Drake resided here in Tiro, Crawford, Ohio, USA
Tiro, Crawford, Ohio, USA
1931
1931
Age 14
Joan Drake resided here in San Antonio, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Joan Drake resided here in Tiro, Crawford, Ohio
Tiro, Crawford, Ohio
1939
1939
Age 22
Joan Drake was employed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 23
Joan Drake resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1945
1945
Age 28
Joan Drake was employed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
1991
1991
Age 74
Joan Drake resided here in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2005
27 May 2005
Age 88
Death of Joan Drake in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1917
    Event Place: Crawford, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_398; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 60-116
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Vemon, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: T625_1358; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 777
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tiro, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: 1760; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 546.0; FHL microfilm: 2341494
    [6] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 06 3 2005; Publication Place: Beverly, Massachusetts, USA; Web edition:
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1917
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Vemon, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: T625_1358; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 777
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tiro, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: 1760; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 546.0; FHL microfilm: 2341494

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Vemon, Crawford, Ohio
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Vemon, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: T625_1358; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 777

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Vemon, Crawford, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Vemon, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: T625_1358; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 777

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tiro, Crawford, Ohio
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tiro, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: 1760; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 546.0; FHL microfilm: 2341494

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tiro, Crawford, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tiro, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: 1760; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 546.0; FHL microfilm: 2341494

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tiro, Crawford, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_398; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 60-116

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_398; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 60-116

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 2005
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 06 3 2005; Publication Place: Beverly, Massachusetts, USA; Web edition:
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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