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Leroy F. Smith SR 1880–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Aug 1880

Birth Location: Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 5 May 1958

Death Location: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Father: James Smith

Mother: Nellie Washington

Spouse(s): Manerva Johnson

Children(s): Jannye Smith, James Smith, Leroy JR

The story of Leroy F. Smith SR began in 1880 in Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, Leroy F. Smith SR resided in Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA. In 1917, Leroy F. Smith SR resided in Hampton County, South Carolina, USA. Leroy F. Smith SR married Manerva Anna Johnson, and had children including James Ervin Smith, Jannye Ella Smith, Leroy Smith Jr. Leroy F. Smith SR passed away in 1958 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Leroy F. Smith SR began in 1880 in Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Leroy F. Smith SR resided in Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1917, Leroy F. Smith SR resided in Hampton County, South Carolina, USA.
  • Leroy F. Smith SR married Manerva Anna Johnson, and had children including James Ervin Smith, Jannye Ella Smith, Leroy Smith Jr.
  • Leroy F. Smith SR passed away in 1958 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Smith
1858–1925
Birth Location: Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
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Nellie Washington
1864–1920
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Manerva Johnson
1883–1963
Birth Location: John's Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
MJ

Children(s)

Jannye Smith
1904–2001
Birth Location: Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
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James Smith
1907–1982
Birth Location: Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
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Leroy JR
1909–1985
Birth Location: Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
LJ

Leroy SR's Ancestors

Self
Leroy SR
1880–1958
Birth Place: Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
Parents
James C. Smith
1858–1925
Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
Nellie Washington
1864–1920
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jack Smith
1842–
Hampton, South Carolina, USA
Annie Bowers
1842–1917
Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA
Isaac Washington
1829–
South Carolina
Lucy Davis
1844–
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leroy SR's Descendants

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Leroy (F. Smith) SR (5 Aug 1880–5 May 1958) m. Manerva (Anna) Johnson (1 Jun 1883–26 Jan 1963)
  1. 1. Jannye (Ella) Smith 1904–2001 m. McLester (Alphonso) McKee 1902–2001
    1. 1. Richard McKee 1944–2018
  2. 2. James (Ervin) Smith 1907–1982 m. Elizabeth Barnes 1905–1997
    1. 1. Geneva Barnes 1925–2000 m. James (Davis) Sr. 1922–2007
  3. 3. Leroy (Smith) JR 1909–1985

Leroy SR's Timeline

7 Records

1880
5 Aug 1880
Birth of Leroy F. Smith SR in Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Leroy F. Smith SR resided here in Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
Leroy F. Smith SR resided here in Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Leroy F. Smith SR resided here in Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Leroy F. Smith SR resided here in Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina
Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 60
Leroy F. Smith SR resided here in Peeples, Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
Peeples, Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
1958
5 May 1958
Age 78
Death of Leroy F. Smith SR in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1697; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 105
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1462; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1375475
    [5] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1462; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1375475

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Hampton County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Hampton County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Peeples, Hampton, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1697; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 105

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03816; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25-12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Peeples, Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hampton, Hampton, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03816; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25-12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1958
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [2] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
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