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Oswald Walter Smith 1915–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Oct 1915

Birth Location: Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 15 Feb 2004

Death Location: Homerville, Clinch County, Georgia, USA

Father: James Smith

Mother: Susie Register

Spouse(s): Edna Strickland

Children(s):

In 1915, Oswald Walter Smith entered the world in Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA, born to James Peter Smith And Susie B Register. In 1920, Oswald Walter Smith resided in Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia, USA. In 1930, Oswald Walter Smith resided in Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia. Oswald Walter Smith married Edna Strickland, and had children including Caroldine S Smith, Geraldine Smith, James Walter Smith, Shelton Broth Smith. Oswald Walter Smith passed away in 2004 in Homerville, Clinch County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Oswald Walter Smith entered the world in Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA, born to James Peter Smith And Susie B Register.
  • In 1920, Oswald Walter Smith resided in Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1930, Oswald Walter Smith resided in Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia.
  • Oswald Walter Smith married Edna Strickland, and had children including Caroldine S Smith, Geraldine Smith, James Walter Smith, Shelton Broth Smith.
  • Oswald Walter Smith passed away in 2004 in Homerville, Clinch County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Smith
1889–1987
Birth Location: Clinch, Georgia, United States
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Susie Register
1892–1952
Birth Location: Clinch County, Georgia 31634
SR

Spouses(s)

Edna Strickland
1921–2003
Birth Location: georgia
ES

Children(s)

Oswald Smith's Ancestors

Self
Oswald Smith
1915–2004
Birth Place: Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA
Parents
James Peter Smith
1889–1987
Clinch, Georgia, United States
Susie (B) Register
1892–1952
Clinch County, Georgia 31634
Grandparents
James (Miley) Smith
1854–1896
Jones Creek, Clinch, Georgia, USA
Amanda (Jane) Futch
1856–1910
Berrien County, Georgia, USA
Lucius (R) Register
1868–
Georgia
Myram (E) Register
1867–
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Peter Smith
1814–1887
Catherine Smith
1818–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Smith
1790–1829
Flora Smith
1792–1850

Oswald Smith's Timeline

8 Records

1915
30 Oct 1915
Birth of Oswald Walter Smith in Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA
Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Oswald Walter Smith resided here in Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia, USA
Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Oswald Walter Smith resided here in Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia
Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia
1935
1935
Age 20
Oswald Walter Smith resided here in Homerville, Clinch, Georgia
Homerville, Clinch, Georgia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 25
Oswald Walter Smith resided here in Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA
Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA
1941
1941
Age 26
Oswald Walter Smith resided here in Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA
Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA
1996
1996
Age 81
Oswald Walter Smith resided here in Homerville, GA
Homerville, GA
2004
15 Feb 2004
Age 89
Death of Oswald Walter Smith in Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA
Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1915
    Event Place: Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Georgia, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1942.; Record Group: RG 147, Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Homerville, Clinch, Georgia; Roll: T627_657; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 32-6
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 252-12-0726; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia; Roll: T625_244; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 40
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia; Roll: 347; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 226.0; FHL microfilm: 2340082
    [8] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 02 18 2004; Publication Place: Gastonia, Clinch, Georgia, USA; Web edition:
    [9] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 02 18 2004; Publication Place: Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA; Web edition:
    [10] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 02 18 2004; Publication Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA; Web edition:
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia; Roll: T625_244; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 40

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Magnolia, Clinch, Georgia; Roll: 347; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 226.0; FHL microfilm: 2340082

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Homerville, Clinch, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Homerville, Clinch, Georgia; Roll: T627_657; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 32-6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Homerville, Clinch, Georgia; Roll: T627_657; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 32-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Georgia, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1942.; Record Group: RG 147, Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Homerville, GA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 2004
    Event Place: Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 252-12-0726; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 02 18 2004; Publication Place: Gastonia, Clinch, Georgia, USA; Web edition:
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 02 18 2004; Publication Place: Homerville, Clinch, Georgia, USA; Web edition:
    [5] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 02 18 2004; Publication Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA; Web edition:
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Homerville, Clinch County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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