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Luther David Smith 1876–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Feb 1876

Birth Location: Maryville, Union County, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 5 May 1952

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father:

Mother: Eunice Hamilton

Spouse(s): Josephine Yeager

Children(s): Chester Smith, Roy Smith, Arlie Smith, Robert Smith, Kathleen Smith

In 1876, Luther David Smith entered the world in Maryville, Union County, Ohio, USA, born to Mathias Smith And Eunice Hamilton. In 1880, Luther David Smith resided in Paris, Union, Ohio, USA. In 1900, Luther David Smith resided in Jackson, Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Luther David Smith married Josephine May Yeager, and had children including Arlie D Smith, Chester Arthur Smith, Kathleen May Smith, Robert Elsmer Smith, Roy Hamilton Smith. Luther David Smith passed away in 1952 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Luther David Smith entered the world in Maryville, Union County, Ohio, USA, born to Mathias Smith And Eunice Hamilton.
  • In 1880, Luther David Smith resided in Paris, Union, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1900, Luther David Smith resided in Jackson, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
  • Luther David Smith married Josephine May Yeager, and had children including Arlie D Smith, Chester Arthur Smith, Kathleen May Smith, Robert Elsmer Smith, Roy Hamilton Smith.
  • Luther David Smith passed away in 1952 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eunice Hamilton
1855–1923
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
EH

Spouses(s)

Josephine Yeager
1889–1966
Birth Location: Harrison County, Indiana, USA
JY

Children(s)

Chester Smith
1924–1944
Birth Location: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
CS
Roy Smith
1915–1968
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
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Arlie Smith
1912–1966
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
AS
Robert Smith
1918–1982
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
RS
Kathleen Smith
1908–
Birth Location: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
KS

Luther Smith's Ancestors

Self
Luther Smith
1876–1952
Birth Place: Maryville, Union County, Ohio, USA
Parents
Eunice Hamilton
1855–1923
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
John Hamilton
1818–1896
Ross, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States,
Lucy Griffin
1825–1904
Ross, Ohio, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Hamilton
1792–1872
Maria Blue
1797–1886
Samuel Griffin
1776–1841
Mary Pliley
1798–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Blue
1777–1863
Catherine Newman
1774–1861
Samuel Griffin
1753–1829
Sarah Scarff
1763–1836
Whale Pliley
1770–

Luther Smith's Descendants

1.
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Luther (David) Smith (21 Feb 1876–5 May 1952) m. Josephine (May) Yeager (7 Oct 1889–1966)
  1. 1. Chester (Arthur) Smith 1924–1944 m. Alice Lindgren 1924–2011
  2. 2. Roy (Hamilton) Smith 1915–1968 m. Pearl (M) Williams 1913–1970
  3. 3. Arlie (D) Smith 1912–1966
  4. 4. Robert (Elsmer) Smith 1918–1982 m. Ophelia Harris 1916–1999
  5. 5. Kathleen (May) Smith 1908– m. William (Edward) Hardin 1908–1954 m. Howard (Wendell) Dotson 1910–1984

Luther Smith's Timeline

8 Records

1876
21 Feb 1876
Birth of Luther David Smith in Maryville, Union County, Ohio, USA
Maryville, Union County, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
Luther David Smith resided here in Paris, Union, Ohio, USA
Paris, Union, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Luther David Smith resided here in Jackson, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Jackson, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Luther David Smith resided here in Louisville Ward 1, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 1, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Luther David Smith resided here in District 4, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
District 4, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 59
Luther David Smith resided here in Jefferson, Kentucky
Jefferson, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 64
Luther David Smith resided here in 3th Mag Dist 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
3th Mag Dist 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1952
5 May 1952
Age 76
Death of Luther David Smith in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1876
    Event Place: Maryville, Union County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01321; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 56-41
    [3] Ohio, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973
    [4] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Louisville Ward 1, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_578; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0209; FHL microfilm: 2340487
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paris, Union, Ohio; Roll: 1073; Page: 118D; Enumeration District: 077
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Des Moines, Iowa; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240429
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 7 May 1952; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.054389805,0.39143816,0.14312032&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Paris, Union, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paris, Union, Ohio; Roll: 1073; Page: 118D; Enumeration District: 077

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jackson, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Des Moines, Iowa; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240429

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 1, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Louisville Ward 1, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_578; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0209; FHL microfilm: 2340487

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01321; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 56-41

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 3th Mag Dist 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01321; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 56-41

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 514 Heywood
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 7 May 1952; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.054389805,0.39143816,0.14312032&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1952
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 7 May 1952; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.054389805,0.39143816,0.14312032&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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