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Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford 1882–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jul 1882

Birth Location: Elmore County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 27 Jan 1972

Death Location: Elmore County, Alabama, USA

Father: Charles SMITH

Mother: Augusta Smith

Spouse(s): William Sanford

Children(s): Bennie SANFORD

The story of Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford began in 1882 in Elmore County, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford resided in Sandtuck, Elmore, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford resided in Walkers, Montgomery, Alabama, USA. Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford married William Eugene Sanford, and had children including Bennie Elmer Sanford. Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford passed away in 1972 in Elmore County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford began in 1882 in Elmore County, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford resided in Sandtuck, Elmore, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford resided in Walkers, Montgomery, Alabama, USA.
  • Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford married William Eugene Sanford, and had children including Bennie Elmer Sanford.
  • Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford passed away in 1972 in Elmore County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles SMITH
1855–1912
Birth Location: Heard County, Georgia, USA
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Augusta Smith
1860–1944
Birth Location: Coosa County, Alabama, USA
AS

Spouses(s)

William Sanford
1879–1954
Birth Location: Elmore County, Alabama, USA
WS

Children(s)

Bennie SANFORD
1913–2002
Birth Location: Elmore County, Alabama, USA
BS

Mattie Sanford's Ancestors

Self
Mattie Sanford
1882–1972
Birth Place: Elmore County, Alabama, USA
Parents
Charles Hammond SMITH
1855–1912
Heard County, Georgia, USA
Augusta (GOODWIN) Smith
1860–1944
Coosa County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Jared SMITH
1818–
Georgia, USA
Lavina (HAMMOND) Smith
1816–
Georgia, USA
Franklin (G) GOODWIN
1829–1896
Georgia, USA
Lucretia (POWELL) Goodwin
1827–
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mattie Sanford's Descendants

1.
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Mattie (Lavonia SMITH) Sanford (27 Jul 1882–27 Jan 1972) m. William (Eugene) Sanford (1 Aug 1879–23 Feb 1954)
  1. 1. Bennie (Elmer) SANFORD 1913–2002 m. Emma (Laverne TURNER) Sanford 1918–2017

Mattie Sanford's Timeline

9 Records

1882
27 Jul 1882
Birth of Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford in Elmore County, Alabama, USA
Elmore County, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford resided here in Sandtuck, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Sandtuck, Elmore, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford resided here in Walkers, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Walkers, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford resided here in Prattville, Autauga, Alabama, USA
Prattville, Autauga, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford resided here in Wetumpka, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Wetumpka, Elmore, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford resided here in Weoka, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Weoka, Elmore, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 58
Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford resided here in Weoka, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Weoka, Elmore, Alabama, USA
1950
1950
Age 68
Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford resided here in Sandtuck, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Sandtuck, Elmore, Alabama, USA
1972
27 Jan 1972
Age 90
Death of Mattie Lavonia SMITH Sanford in Wetumpka, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Wetumpka, Elmore, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1882
    Event Place: Elmore County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sandtuck, Elmore, Alabama; Roll: 15; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0059
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Montgomery Advertiser; Publication Date: 28 Jan 1972; Publication Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA; ,0.8449654,0.7525841,0.8884942&xid=3355
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sandtuck, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sandtuck, Elmore, Alabama; Roll: 15; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0059

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Walkers, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Prattville, Autauga, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wetumpka, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Weoka, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Weoka, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Sandtuck, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1972
    Event Place: Wetumpka, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Montgomery Advertiser; Publication Date: 28 Jan 1972; Publication Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA; ,0.8449654,0.7525841,0.8884942&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elmore County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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