YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Melvin Louis Smith 1883–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jul 1883

Birth Location: Knox County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 7 Mar 1956

Death Location: Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Melvin Smith

Mother: Matilda Smith

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Batege

Children(s): Glen Smith, Edwin Smith, Claude Smith

The story of Melvin Louis Smith began in 1883 in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America. In 1935, Melvin Louis Smith resided in Clarinda, Page, Iowa. In 1940, Melvin Louis Smith resided in Clarinda, Page, Iowa, USA. Melvin Louis Smith married Elizabeth Batege, and had children including Claude Ray Smith, Edwin Paul Smith, Glen Hobart Smith. Melvin Louis Smith passed away in 1956 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, United States of America.

Find more search results for Melvin Smith
MS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Melvin Louis Smith began in 1883 in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America.
  • In 1935, Melvin Louis Smith resided in Clarinda, Page, Iowa.
  • In 1940, Melvin Louis Smith resided in Clarinda, Page, Iowa, USA.
  • Melvin Louis Smith married Elizabeth Batege, and had children including Claude Ray Smith, Edwin Paul Smith, Glen Hobart Smith.
  • Melvin Louis Smith passed away in 1956 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Smith's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Smith
1883–1956
Birth Place: Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Melvin Dunn Smith
1853–1940
Knoxville, Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
Matilda (Hester) Smith
1854–1939
Knoxville, Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Smith's Descendants

1.
MS
Melvin (Louis) Smith (15 Jul 1883–7 Mar 1956) m. Elizabeth Batege (20 Feb 1891–Mar 1969)
  1. 1. Glen (Hobart) Smith 1920–1988 m. Ruby (Jean) Shirk 1926–2016
  2. 2. Edwin (Paul) Smith 1910– m. Lutie (Madeline) Eberly 1915–
  3. 3. Claude (Ray) Smith 1913–1978 m. Bernice (June) Douthit 1922–
    1. 1. Margaret (Anne) Smith 1944–2014
    2. 2. Betty (Jean) Smith 1946–2017

Melvin Smith's Timeline

5 Records

1883
15 Jul 1883
Birth of Melvin Louis Smith in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
1935
1935
Age 52
Melvin Louis Smith resided here in Clarinda, Page, Iowa
Clarinda, Page, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 57
Melvin Louis Smith resided here in Clarinda, Page, Iowa, USA
Clarinda, Page, Iowa, USA
1950
1950
Age 67
Melvin Louis Smith resided here in Clarinda, Page, Iowa, USA
Clarinda, Page, Iowa, USA
1956
7 Mar 1956
Age 73
Death of Melvin Louis Smith in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, United States of America
Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1883
    Event Place: Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clarinda, Page, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01188; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 73-25B
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Clarinda, Page, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Clarinda, Page, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clarinda, Page, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01188; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 73-25B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Clarinda, Page, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clarinda, Page, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01188; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 73-25B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Clarinda, Page, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Clarinda, Page, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1956
    Event Place: Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE