YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Melvin A Smith 1900–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1900

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 23 Feb 1968

Death Location: Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Paul Smith

Mother: Jeanette Morgan

Spouse(s): Mary Marks

Children(s):

The story of Melvin A Smith began in 1900 in Illinois. In 1910, Melvin A Smith resided in Stonington, Christian, Illinois. In 1920, Melvin A Smith resided in Taylorville Ward 4, Christian, Illinois. Melvin A Smith married Mary Madeline Marks. Melvin A Smith passed away in 1968 in Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois, 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 A Smith began in 1900 in Illinois.
  • In 1910, Melvin A Smith resided in Stonington, Christian, Illinois.
  • In 1920, Melvin A Smith resided in Taylorville Ward 4, Christian, Illinois.
  • Melvin A Smith married Mary Madeline Marks.
  • Melvin A Smith passed away in 1968 in Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Paul Smith
1870–1943
Birth Location: Pilsey, England
PS
Jeanette Morgan
1879–1979
Birth Location: Limerigg, Scotland
JM

Spouses(s)

Mary Marks
1896–1975
Birth Location: Illinois
MM

Children(s)

Melvin Smith's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Smith
1900–1968
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Paul Smith
1870–1943
Pilsey, England
Jeanette Morgan
1879–1979
Limerigg, Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander Morgan
1855–1917
New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Jemima Sharp
1857–1934
Balingry, Fife, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Charles Morgan
1827–1900
Margaret Aiton
1823–1912
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Morgan
1790–
Janet Carr
1792–1866
John Eaton
1797–1885
Elizabeth Willison
1787–1877

Melvin Smith's Timeline

7 Records

1900
1 Oct 1900
Birth of Melvin A Smith in Illinois
Illinois
1910
1910
Age 10
Melvin A Smith resided here in Stonington, Christian, Illinois
Stonington, Christian, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 20
Melvin A Smith resided here in Taylorville Ward 4, Christian, Illinois
Taylorville Ward 4, Christian, Illinois
1930
1930
Age 30
Melvin A Smith resided here in Taylorville, Christian, Illinois, USA
Taylorville, Christian, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 35
Melvin A Smith resided here in Taylorville, Christian, Illinois
Taylorville, Christian, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 40
Melvin A Smith resided here in Taylorville, Christian, Illinois, USA
Taylorville, Christian, Illinois, USA
1968
23 Feb 1968
Age 68
Death of Melvin A Smith in Taylorville, Christian, Illinois, USA
Taylorville, Christian, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1900
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taylorville, Christian, Illinois; Roll: T627_767; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 11-38
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 356-01-6727; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylorville Ward 4, Christian, Illinois; Roll: T625_299; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 1145.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taylorville, Christian, Illinois; Roll: 411; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 2340146
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stonington, Christian, Illinois; Roll: T624_235; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374248.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Stonington, Christian, Illinois
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stonington, Christian, Illinois; Roll: T624_235; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0027; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374248.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Taylorville Ward 4, Christian, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylorville Ward 4, Christian, Illinois; Roll: T625_299; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 1145.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Taylorville, Christian, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taylorville, Christian, Illinois; Roll: 411; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 2340146

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Taylorville, Christian, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taylorville, Christian, Illinois; Roll: T627_767; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 11-38

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Taylorville, Christian, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taylorville, Christian, Illinois; Roll: T627_767; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 11-38

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1968
    Event Place: Taylorville, Christian, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 356-01-6727; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Melvin Smith

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