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Leona A Smith 1913–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1913

Birth Location: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 18 Oct 1994

Death Location: Largo, Pinellas, Florida, USA

Father: Allen Smith

Mother: Matta Burge

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Audrey Merrick, Ruel Merrick, Russell Merrick, Chester Burton

In 1913, Leona A Smith entered the world in Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA, born to Allen Smith And Matta L Burge. In 1935, Leona A Smith resided in Sp, Pulaski, Kentucky. Leona A Smith married Burton, Helen Merrick, Jankovich, and had children including Audrey Clairene Merrick, Chester C Burton, Gene G Burton, Lorraine Sommer, Ruel Hulon Merrick, Russell James Merrick. Leona A Smith passed away in 1994 in Largo, Pinellas, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1913, Leona A Smith entered the world in Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA, born to Allen Smith And Matta L Burge.
  • In 1935, Leona A Smith resided in Sp, Pulaski, Kentucky.
  • Leona A Smith married Burton, Helen Merrick, Jankovich, and had children including Audrey Clairene Merrick, Chester C Burton, Gene G Burton, Lorraine Sommer, Ruel Hulon Merrick, Russell James Merrick.
  • Leona A Smith passed away in 1994 in Largo, Pinellas, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Smith
1845–1918
Birth Location: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
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Matta Burge
1875–1947
Birth Location: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Audrey Merrick
1934–2020
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Ruel Merrick
1930–2011
Birth Location: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
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Russell Merrick
1932–1994
Birth Location: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
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Chester Burton
1939–1957
Birth Location: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
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Leona Smith's Ancestors

Self
Leona Smith
1913–1994
Birth Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Allen Smith
1845–1918
Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Matta (L.) Burge
1875–1947
Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leona Smith's Descendants

1.
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Leona (A) Smith (1 Oct 1913–18 Oct 1994)
  1. 1. Audrey (Clairene) Merrick 1934–2020 m. Bernard (Smith) Morgan 1928–1977
  2. 2. Ruel (Hulon) Merrick 1930–2011
  3. 3. Russell (James) Merrick 1932–1994
  4. 4. Chester (C) Burton 1939–1957

Leona Smith's Timeline

5 Records

1913
1 Oct 1913
Birth of Leona A Smith in Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Leona A Smith resided here in Sp, Pulaski, Kentucky
Sp, Pulaski, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 27
Leona A Smith resided here in Magisterial District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1975
1975
Age 62
Leona A Smith resided here in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
1994
18 Oct 1994
Age 81
Death of Leona A Smith in Largo, Pinellas, Florida, USA
Largo, Pinellas, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1913
    Event Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01352; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 100-16

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1929
    Event Place: Fremont, Ohio
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The News-Messenger - 16 Oct 1929 - Page 1, Leona Smith, 15, Sent to County Detention Home 16 Oct 1929

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Pulaski, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01352; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 100-16

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1938
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Courier-Journal - 22 Oct 1938 - Page 25, Edward Case and Leona A Smith marriage license 22 Oct 1938

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01352; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 100-16

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 02 Oct 1944
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Dayton Daily News - 2 Oct 1944 - Page 13, Purse Stolen from Leona Burton 2 Oct 1944

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1944
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Dayton Herald - 17 Nov 1944 - Page 21, Chester Burton Injured in Alley behind Home by Wagon Wheel

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1944
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Journal Herald - 17 Nov 1944 - Page 2, Vegetable Wagon Flees Scene of Accident with Chester Burton

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1945
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Dayton Herald - 30 Aug 1945 - Page 3, Chester Burton has sixth birthday party in hospital

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1945
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Dayton Daily News - 30 Aug 1945 - Page 8, Injured Child Celebrates Birthday in Hospital; Given No Chance for Recovery

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1975
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1994
    Event Place: St. Petersburg, Florida
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Tampa Bay Times - 21 Oct 1994 - Page 150, Obituary for LEONA S. JANKOVICH (Aged 81) 21 Oct 1994

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1994
    Event Place: Largo, Pinellas, Florida, USA
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