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Oscar Elvin Smith 1878–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Aug 1878

Birth Location: Lyon, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 7 Sep 1939

Death Location: Portland, Washington, Oregon, USA

Father: William Smith

Mother: Sarah Nickell

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In 1878, Oscar Elvin Smith entered the world in Lyon, Kentucky, USA, born to William F Smith And Sarah Nickell. In 1880, Oscar Elvin Smith resided in Ladies Spring, Lyon, Kentucky, USA. Oscar Elvin Smith passed away in 1939 in Portland, Washington, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Oscar Elvin Smith entered the world in Lyon, Kentucky, USA, born to William F Smith And Sarah Nickell.
  • In 1880, Oscar Elvin Smith resided in Ladies Spring, Lyon, Kentucky, USA.
  • Oscar Elvin Smith passed away in 1939 in Portland, Washington, Oregon, USA.

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Oscar Smith's Ancestors

Self
Oscar Smith
1878–1939
Birth Place: Lyon, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William F Smith
1845–1929
Kentucky
Sarah Nickell
1853–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Franklin (Mason) Smith
1812–1885
Lyon County, KY
Susan Hallowell
1815–1875
Trigg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Elias Sgt
1796–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Smith
1771–1836

Oscar Smith's Timeline

3 Records

1878
2 Aug 1878
Birth of Oscar Elvin Smith in Lyon, Kentucky, USA
Lyon, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 2
Oscar Elvin Smith resided here in Ladies Spring, Lyon, Kentucky, USA
Ladies Spring, Lyon, Kentucky, USA
1939
7 Sep 1939
Age 61
Death of Oscar Elvin Smith in Portland, Washington, Oregon, USA
Portland, Washington, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Lyon, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ladies Spring, Lyon, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lyon, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1939
    Event Place: Portland, Washington, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971

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