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Merle Raymond Smith 1919–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Aug 1919

Birth Location: Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 8 Nov 1988

Death Location: Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida, USA

Father: Leland Smith

Mother: Hazel Gossett

Spouse(s): Evelyn Phillips

Children(s): Sandra Smith

In 1919, Merle Raymond Smith entered the world in Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Leland Eugene Smith And Hazel Amanda Gossett. In 1920, Merle Raymond Smith resided in Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Merle Raymond Smith resided in Deemston, Washington, Pennsylvania. Merle Raymond Smith married Evelyn Elizabeth Phillips, and had children including Sandra Kay Smith. Merle Raymond Smith passed away in 1988 in Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Merle Raymond Smith entered the world in Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Leland Eugene Smith And Hazel Amanda Gossett.
  • In 1920, Merle Raymond Smith resided in Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, Merle Raymond Smith resided in Deemston, Washington, Pennsylvania.
  • Merle Raymond Smith married Evelyn Elizabeth Phillips, and had children including Sandra Kay Smith.
  • Merle Raymond Smith passed away in 1988 in Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Merle Smith's Ancestors

Self
Merle Smith
1919–1988
Birth Place: Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Leland Eugene Smith
1894–1960
Vestaburg, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Hazel (Amanda) Gossett
1897–1978
East Millsboro, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
James (E.) Gossett
1876–1951
Jefferson,Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Amanda Ball
1877–1904
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
William Gossett
1853–1944
Hannah Bane
1856–1939
William Ball
1830–1919
Emeline Baker
1834–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Gossett
1824–1900
Sarah Giles
1832–1908
William Bane
1822–1894
Mary Kelley
1823–1900
Mahlon Baker
1803–1850
Jane Craig
1810–1845

Merle Smith's Descendants

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Merle (Raymond) Smith (20 Aug 1919–8 Nov 1988) m. Evelyn (Elizabeth) Phillips (11 Aug 1921–6 Feb 2006)
  1. 1. Sandra (Kay) Smith 1941–1941

Merle Smith's Timeline

4 Records

1919
20 Aug 1919
Birth of Merle Raymond Smith in Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1920
1920
Age 1
Merle Raymond Smith resided here in Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Merle Raymond Smith resided here in Deemston, Washington, Pennsylvania
Deemston, Washington, Pennsylvania
1988
8 Nov 1988
Age 69
Death of Merle Raymond Smith in Palm Bay, Brevard, Florida, United States
Palm Bay, Brevard, Florida, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1919
    Event Place: Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 200-03-4219; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 083501-086350
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1658; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 147
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Deemston, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2161; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0046; Image: 1004.0; FHL microfilm: 2341895
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Centerville, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1658; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Deemston, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Deemston, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2161; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0046; Image: 1004.0; FHL microfilm: 2341895

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1988
    Event Place: Palm Bay, Brevard, Florida, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 200-03-4219; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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