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May Smith 1888–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Sep 1888

Birth Location: Watauga, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 14 Apr 1945

Death Location: Vilas, Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Finley Holtzclaw

Mother: Martha McBride

Spouse(s): Jackson Smith

Children(s): Shirley Redwine, Alma Shomaker, Erin Billings, Grace Smith, Forrest Smith, Susie Smith, Jean Smith

In 1888, May Smith entered the world in Watauga, North Carolina, United States, born to Finley Monroe Holtzclaw And Martha Mattie Mcbride. In 1900, May Smith resided in Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, May Smith resided in Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, USA. May Smith married Jackson Finley Smith, and had children including Alma Caroline Shomaker, Erin Mattie Billings, Forrest Louise Smith, Grace Mcdonald Smith, Jean Smith, Shirley Jean Redwine, Susie B Smith. May Smith passed away in 1945 in Vilas, Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, May Smith entered the world in Watauga, North Carolina, United States, born to Finley Monroe Holtzclaw And Martha Mattie Mcbride.
  • In 1900, May Smith resided in Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, May Smith resided in Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, USA.
  • May Smith married Jackson Finley Smith, and had children including Alma Caroline Shomaker, Erin Mattie Billings, Forrest Louise Smith, Grace Mcdonald Smith, Jean Smith, Shirley Jean Redwine, Susie B Smith.
  • May Smith passed away in 1945 in Vilas, Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

May Smith's Ancestors

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May Smith
1888–1945
Birth Place: Watauga, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Finley Monroe Holtzclaw
1857–1904
Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, United States
Martha ("Mattie") McBride
1856–1938
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

May Smith's Descendants

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May Smith (18 Sep 1888–14 Apr 1945) m. Jackson (Finley) Smith (18 December 1881–8 December 1936)
  1. 1. Shirley (Jean) Redwine 1926–2007
  2. 2. Alma (Caroline) Shomaker 1917–2003
  3. 3. Erin (Mattie) Billings 1913–1992
  4. 4. Grace (McDonald) Smith 1909–1998 m. Ira (Gilbert) Fox 1906–1966
    1. 1. Randall (Glen) Fox 1946–2002
  5. 5. Forrest (Louise) Smith 1911–1999
  6. 6. Susie (B) Smith 1921–1923
  7. 7. Jean Smith 1926–

May Smith's Timeline

6 Records

1888
18 Sep 1888
Birth of May Smith in Watauga, North Carolina, United States
Watauga, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 12
May Smith resided here in Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
May Smith resided here in Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
May Smith resided here in Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
May Smith resided here in Boone, Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Boone, Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1945
14 Apr 1945
Age 57
Death of May Smith in Banner Elk, Avery, North Carolina, USA
Banner Elk, Avery, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1888
    Event Place: Watauga, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cove Creek, Watauga, North Carolina; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1241223

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Boone, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1120; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1375133

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Boone, Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Boone, Watauga, North Carolina; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341461

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vilas, Watauga, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1945
    Event Place: Banner Elk, Avery, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Vilas, Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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