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Kenneth Walton Smith 1918–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Nov 1918

Birth Location: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 8 May 1991

Death Location: Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Gordon Smith

Mother: Bertha Watkins

Spouse(s): Aretta Harper, Hazel Jackson

Children(s): Harold Smith, Patty Smith

In 1918, Kenneth Walton Smith entered the world in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA, born to Gordon Bradley Smith And Bertha Mae Watkins. In 1935, Kenneth Walton Smith resided in Cleaton, Dovey, Mercer, Muhlenberg, Kentucky. In 1938, Kenneth Walton Smith resided in Central City Route 1. Kenneth Walton Smith married Aretta Harper, Hazel Mae Jackson, and had children including Barron Wallace Smith, Betty L Smith, Harold W Smith, Kenneth W Smith, Patty Lou Smith. Kenneth Walton Smith passed away in 1991 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Kenneth Walton Smith entered the world in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA, born to Gordon Bradley Smith And Bertha Mae Watkins.
  • In 1935, Kenneth Walton Smith resided in Cleaton, Dovey, Mercer, Muhlenberg, Kentucky.
  • In 1938, Kenneth Walton Smith resided in Central City Route 1.
  • Kenneth Walton Smith married Aretta Harper, Hazel Mae Jackson, and had children including Barron Wallace Smith, Betty L Smith, Harold W Smith, Kenneth W Smith, Patty Lou Smith.
  • Kenneth Walton Smith passed away in 1991 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Kenneth Smith's Ancestors

Self
Kenneth Smith
1918–1991
Birth Place: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Gordon Bradley Smith
1886–1935
Saint Charles, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America
Bertha (Mae) Watkins
1895–1975
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Kenneth Smith's Descendants

1.
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Kenneth (Walton) Smith (14 Nov 1918–8 May 1991) m. Aretta Harper (14 Jul 1922–15 Dec 1953) m. Hazel (Mae) Jackson (15 Jul 1933–2020)
  1. 1. Harold (W) Smith 1941–1982
  2. 2. Patty (Lou) Smith 1941–2001

Kenneth Smith's Timeline

6 Records

1918
14 Nov 1918
Birth of Kenneth Walton Smith in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Kenneth Walton Smith resided here in Cleaton, Dovey, Mercer, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Cleaton, Dovey, Mercer, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
1938
Abt 1938
Age 20
Kenneth Walton Smith resided here in Central City Route 1
Central City Route 1
1940
1940
Age 22
Kenneth Walton Smith resided here in Mag Dist No 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist No 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
Kenneth Walton Smith resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1991
8 May 1991
Age 73
Death of Kenneth Walton Smith in Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1918
    Event Place: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1991; Roll: 10

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cleaton, Dovey, Mercer, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01344; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 89-10

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1938
    Event Place: Central City Route 1
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist No 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01344; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 89-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Chicago, Cook, Illin

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Central City, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 596

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 May 1991
    Event Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1991; Roll: 10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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