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Melvin Monroe Smith 1875–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Feb 1875

Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 19 Sep 1924

Death Location: Johnson County, Kentucky

Father: Samuel Smith

Mother: Rebecca ^

Spouse(s): Dora Wells

Children(s): James Smith, Charles Smith, Willie Smith, Anna Smith, Jesse Smith, Virgil Smith, Susan Smith, Audrey Smith, Everett Smith, Mary Smith, Beatrice Smith

The story of Melvin Monroe Smith began in 1875 in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Melvin Monroe Smith resided in Johns Creek, Floyd, Kentucky. In 1900, Melvin Monroe Smith resided in Magisterial District 3, Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentuck. Melvin Monroe Smith married Dora Belle Wells, and had children including Anna Lee Smith, Audrey M Smith, Beatrice Goldie Smith, Charles Smith, Everett Arthur Smith, James Ollie Smith, Jesse Smith, Mary Ruth Smith, Susan Jane Smith, Virgil Smith, Willie Smith. Melvin Monroe Smith passed away in 1924 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Monroe Smith began in 1875 in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Melvin Monroe Smith resided in Johns Creek, Floyd, Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Melvin Monroe Smith resided in Magisterial District 3, Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentuck.
  • Melvin Monroe Smith married Dora Belle Wells, and had children including Anna Lee Smith, Audrey M Smith, Beatrice Goldie Smith, Charles Smith, Everett Arthur Smith, James Ollie Smith, Jesse Smith, Mary Ruth Smith, Susan Jane Smith, Virgil Smith, Willie Smith.
  • Melvin Monroe Smith passed away in 1924 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Smith's Ancestors

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Melvin Smith
1875–1924
Birth Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Samuel L. Smith
1853–
Virginia, USA
Rebecca (J. Coleman) ^
1855–
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Matthew (Mathias) Coleman
1834–
Virginia, USA
Lucinda Ratliff
1832–
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Peter *
1772–1852
Elizabeth Bentley
1782–1836
Stephen Ratliff
–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter *
1740–1808
Abigail *
1740–1808

Melvin Smith's Descendants

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Melvin (Monroe) Smith (04 Feb 1875–19 Sep 1924) m. Dora (Belle) Wells (9 Oct 1881–13 Aug 1955)
  1. 1. James (Ollie) Smith 1899–1934 m. Alice Durbin 1900–1923 m. Mary (Annette) Lewis 1905–1992
    1. 1. James (Edward) Smith 1919–1981 m. Martha (D.) Warner 1924–2014 m. LaVerne Luka 1918–1984
    2. 2. Wanda (Jean) Smith 1926–2016 m. Serguis (Wayne) Leach 1914–1986 m. Edwin (Walter Moran) Rev. 1921–1963
    3. 3. Charles (Paul) Smith 1928–2021
  2. 2. Charles Smith 1911–1933
  3. 3. Willie Smith 1902–
  4. 4. Anna (Lee) Smith 1903–1924 m. Blaine Fraley 1900–
    1. 1. Inez (F.) Fraley 1923–
  5. 5. Jesse Smith 1906–
  6. 6. Virgil Smith 1909–
  7. 7. Susan (Jane) Smith 1913–2004 m. Proctor (Howell) May 1912–1986 m. Thomas (James) Stewart 1894–1975 m. John (Frank) Smith 1885–1959
    1. 1. Harold (G) May 1934–1994
  8. 8. Audrey (M.) Smith 1915–1993 m. W. (M.) Douglas 1894–
  9. 9. Everett (Arthur) Smith 1917–1979 m. Edith (Mae) Patrick 1920–1991
  10. 10. Mary (Ruth) Smith 1919–1940
  11. 11. Beatrice (Goldie) Smith 1924–1976

Melvin Smith's Timeline

7 Records

1875
04 Feb 1875
Birth of Melvin Monroe Smith in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 5
Melvin Monroe Smith resided here in Johns Creek, Floyd, Kentucky
Johns Creek, Floyd, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 25
Melvin Monroe Smith resided here in Magisterial District 3, Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentucky
Magisterial District 3, Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 35
Melvin Monroe Smith resided here in District 2, Johnson, Kentucky
District 2, Johnson, Kentucky
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 43
Melvin Monroe Smith resided here in Odds, Johnson, Kentucky
Odds, Johnson, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 45
Melvin Monroe Smith resided here in Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky
Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky
1924
19 Sep 1924
Age 49
Death of Melvin Monroe Smith in Johnson County, Kentucky
Johnson County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Feb 1875
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_583; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 32; Image: .
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Johnson County, Kentucky; Roll: 1653495; Draft Board: 0.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johns Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 413; Family History Film: 1254413; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 0639.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T623_520; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 32.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 2, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Johns Creek, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johns Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 413; Family History Film: 1254413; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 0639.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3, Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dick Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T623_520; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 32.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 2, Johnson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 2, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Odds, Johnson, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Johnson County, Kentucky; Roll: 1653495; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Van Lear, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_583; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 32; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1924
    Event Place: Johnson County, Kentucky

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