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Ralph A. Smith 1909–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 MAR 1909

Birth Location: Langford, Collins Center, Erie, New York, USA

Death Date: 29 Aug 1973

Death Location: Springville, Erie County, New York, United States of America

Father: Joseph Smith

Mother: Louise Brown

Spouse(s): Jennie Catalfu

Children(s):

In 1909, Ralph A. Smith entered the world in Langford, Collins Center, Erie, New York, USA, born to Joseph N Smith And Louise Brown. In 1910, Ralph A. Smith resided in North Collins, Erie, New York. In 1915, Ralph A. Smith resided in North Collins, Erie, New York, United States. Ralph A. Smith married Jennie Ethel Catalfu, and had children including Joseph Richard Smith. Ralph A. Smith passed away in 1973 in Springville, Erie County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Ralph A. Smith entered the world in Langford, Collins Center, Erie, New York, USA, born to Joseph N Smith And Louise Brown.
  • In 1910, Ralph A. Smith resided in North Collins, Erie, New York.
  • In 1915, Ralph A. Smith resided in North Collins, Erie, New York, United States.
  • Ralph A. Smith married Jennie Ethel Catalfu, and had children including Joseph Richard Smith.
  • Ralph A. Smith passed away in 1973 in Springville, Erie County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Smith
1872–1953
Birth Location: New Oregon, New York, USA
JS
Louise Brown
1877–1944
Birth Location: New York
LB

Spouses(s)

Jennie Catalfu
1911–1986
Birth Location: Dayton, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
JC

Children(s)

Ralph Smith's Ancestors

Self
Ralph Smith
1909–1973
Birth Place: Langford, Collins Center, Erie, New York, USA
Parents
Joseph N. Smith
1872–1953
New Oregon, New York, USA
Louise Brown
1877–1944
New York
Grandparents
John Smith
1831–1882
Luxemburg, Alsace, Lorraine, France
Rosa Müller
1834–1903
Memprechtshofen: Gamshurst, Bühl, Baden, Germany
Charles Brown
1847–1919
Concord, New york
Theressa Spaeth
1853–1888
, , New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Augustine Schmitt
1802–1881
Maria Bergmann
1806–1897
Joseph Müller
1786–1850
Genofeva Volz
1787–1870
Aegidius Braun
1821–1907
Theresa Weis
1820–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Volz
1757–1814
Maria Burst
1762–1814
Wendelin Braun
1773–1848
Theresia Schuh
1789–1849

Ralph Smith's Timeline

9 Records

1909
17 MAR 1909
Birth of Ralph A. Smith in Langford, Collins Center, Erie, New York, USA
Langford, Collins Center, Erie, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 1
Ralph A. Smith resided here in North Collins, Erie, New York
North Collins, Erie, New York
1915
1 June 1915
Age 6
Ralph A. Smith resided here in North Collins, Erie, New York, United States
North Collins, Erie, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 11
Ralph A. Smith resided here in North Collins, Erie, New York
North Collins, Erie, New York
1925
1 June 1925
Age 16
Ralph A. Smith resided here in North Collins, Erie, New York, United States
North Collins, Erie, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 21
Ralph A. Smith resided here in North Collins, Erie, New York
North Collins, Erie, New York
1935
1935
Age 26
Ralph A. Smith resided here in Boston, Erie, New York
Boston, Erie, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
Ralph A. Smith resided here in Boston, Erie, New York, USA
Boston, Erie, New York, USA
1973
29 Aug 1973
Age 64
Death of Ralph A. Smith in Springville, Concord, Erie, New York, USA
Springville, Concord, Erie, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 MAR 1909
    Event Place: Langford, Collins Center, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boston, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2526; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 15-26
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915
    [3] New York, State Census
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 118-05-4802; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Collins, Erie, New York; Roll: T625_1111; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 322; Image: 27.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: North Collins, Erie, New York; Roll: 1435; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 442; Image: 1118.0.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Collins, Erie, New York; Roll: T624_940; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 294; Image: 126.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North Collins, Erie, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Collins, Erie, New York; Roll: T624_940; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 294; Image: 126.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: North Collins, Erie, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Collins, Erie, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Collins, Erie, New York; Roll: T625_1111; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 322; Image: 27.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: North Collins, Erie, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: North Collins, Erie, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: North Collins, Erie, New York; Roll: 1435; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 442; Image: 1118.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Boston, Erie, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boston, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2526; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 15-26

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Boston, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Boston, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2526; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 15-26

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1973
    Event Place: Springville, Concord, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 118-05-4802; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springville, Erie County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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