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Nellie May Smith 1883–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Sep 1883

Birth Location: Spencer, Clay, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 18 Mar 1963

Death Location: Fresno County, California, USA

Father: Ezekial Smith

Mother: Lucy Switzer

Spouse(s): Edgar Putnam, Lewis Hamilton

Children(s): Lucille Putnam, Florence Putnam, Clifford Putnam

In 1883, Nellie May Smith entered the world in Spencer, Clay, Iowa, USA, born to Ezekial Smith And Lucy Switzer. In 1885, Nellie May Smith resided in Spencer, Clay, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Nellie May Smith resided in North Ontario, Malheur, Oregon, USA. Nellie May Smith married Edgar A Putnam, Lewis Hamilton, and had children including Clifford E Putnam, Florence Putnam, Lucille Fern Putnam. Nellie May Smith passed away in 1963 in Fresno County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Nellie May Smith entered the world in Spencer, Clay, Iowa, USA, born to Ezekial Smith And Lucy Switzer.
  • In 1885, Nellie May Smith resided in Spencer, Clay, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Nellie May Smith resided in North Ontario, Malheur, Oregon, USA.
  • Nellie May Smith married Edgar A Putnam, Lewis Hamilton, and had children including Clifford E Putnam, Florence Putnam, Lucille Fern Putnam.
  • Nellie May Smith passed away in 1963 in Fresno County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ezekial Smith
1849–1921
Birth Location: Ohio
ES
Lucy Switzer
1852–1923
Birth Location: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
LS

Spouses(s)

Edgar Putnam
1874–1950
Birth Location: Wisconsin
EP
Lewis Hamilton
1876–
Birth Location: Grinell Iowa
LH

Children(s)

Lucille Putnam
1903–1998
Birth Location: Payette, Canyon, Idaho, USA
LP
Florence Putnam
1908–
Birth Location: Idaho
FP
Clifford Putnam
1910–
Birth Location: Oregon
CP

Nellie Smith's Ancestors

Self
Nellie Smith
1883–1963
Birth Place: Spencer, Clay, Iowa, USA
Parents
Ezekial Smith
1849–1921
Ohio
Lucy Switzer
1852–1923
Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Switzer
1819–1886
Lucas, Richland County, Ohio
Margaret Lowery
1822–1881
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Frederick Switzer
1783–1855
Barbara Stukey
1790–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Sr
–1814
Barbara Stucky?
–1812
John Jr
1742–1818
Salome Zimmerman
1744–1821

Nellie Smith's Descendants

1.
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Nellie (May) Smith (20 Sep 1883–18 Mar 1963) m. Edgar (A) Putnam (2 Nov 1874–1950) m. Lewis Hamilton (abt 1876–)
  1. 1. Lucille (Fern) Putnam 1903–1998 m. Roy (Harris) Frost 1897–1973
    1. 1. Lucille Frost 1925–2016 m. Elmo Morris 1910–1997
    2. 2. Jack (Le Roy) Frost 1927–1980
  2. 2. Florence Putnam 1908–
  3. 3. Clifford (E) Putnam 1910–

Nellie Smith's Timeline

7 Records

1883
20 Sep 1883
Birth of Nellie May Smith in Spencer, Clay, Iowa, USA
Spencer, Clay, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 2
Nellie May Smith resided here in Spencer, Clay, Iowa, USA
Spencer, Clay, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Nellie May Smith resided here in North Ontario, Malheur, Oregon, USA
North Ontario, Malheur, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Nellie May Smith resided here in Sanger, Fresno, California, USA
Sanger, Fresno, California, USA
1933
1933
Age 50
Nellie May Smith resided here in Fresno, California, USA
Fresno, California, USA
1940
1940
Age 57
Nellie May Smith resided here in Applegate, Malheur, Oregon, USA
Applegate, Malheur, Oregon, USA
1963
18 Mar 1963
Age 80
Death of Nellie May Smith in Fresno County, California, USA
Fresno County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1883
    Event Place: Spencer, Clay, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Applegate, Malheur, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03372; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 23-2B
    [3] California, Death Index, Date: 1963-03-18
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sanger, Fresno, California; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 2339853
    [5] Iowa, State Census 1885
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Ontario, Malheur, Oregon; Roll: T624_1283; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1375296
    [7] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Textual Records
    [8] Idaho, Birth Index, 1861-1917, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1967, Idaho State Department of Health; Boise, Idaho; Idaho Birth and Stillbirth Index, 1913-1964
    [9] Iowa, Select Marriages Index
    [10] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Spencer, Clay, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa, State Census 1885

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North Ontario, Malheur, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Ontario, Malheur, Oregon; Roll: T624_1283; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1375296

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sanger, Fresno, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sanger, Fresno, California; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 2339853

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Fresno, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Applegate, Malheur, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Applegate, Malheur, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03372; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 23-2B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sanger, Fresno, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Applegate, Malheur, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03372; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 23-2B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1963
    Event Place: Fresno County, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Death Index, Date: 1963-03-18
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