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Rena Elva Vaught 1900–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Oct 1900

Birth Location: Oark, Johnson Co., AR, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 11 Nov 1964

Death Location: Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, California, USA

Father: William Vaught

Mother: Zilpha Vaught

Spouse(s): James Sr.

Children(s): Virgil Smith, James Jr., Verla Smith

In 1900, Rena Elva Vaught entered the world in Oark, Johnson Co., AR, Arkansas, USA, born to William E Vaught And Zilpha E Vaught. In 1910, Rena Elva Vaught resided in Limestone, Franklin, Arkansas, USA. In 1916, Rena Elva Vaught resided in Ozark, Arkansas, USA. Rena Elva Vaught married James Roy Smith Sr, and had children including James Roy Smith Jr, Verla Bernice Smith, Virgil Gordon Buster Smith. Rena Elva Vaught passed away in 1964 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1900, Rena Elva Vaught entered the world in Oark, Johnson Co., AR, Arkansas, USA, born to William E Vaught And Zilpha E Vaught.
  • In 1910, Rena Elva Vaught resided in Limestone, Franklin, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1916, Rena Elva Vaught resided in Ozark, Arkansas, USA.
  • Rena Elva Vaught married James Roy Smith Sr, and had children including James Roy Smith Jr, Verla Bernice Smith, Virgil Gordon Buster Smith.
  • Rena Elva Vaught passed away in 1964 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Vaught
1874–
Birth Location: Arkansas
WV
Zilpha Vaught
1882–
Birth Location: Arkansas
ZV

Spouses(s)

James Sr.
1903–1973
Birth Location: Fannin County, Georgia, USA
JS

Children(s)

Virgil Smith
1922–2003
Birth Location: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
VS
James Jr.
1924–2024
Birth Location: Arkansas
JJ
Verla Smith
1926–
Birth Location: Arkansas
VS

Rena Vaught's Ancestors

Self
Rena Vaught
1900–1964
Birth Place: Oark, Johnson Co., AR, Arkansas, USA
Parents
William E Vaught
1874–
Arkansas
Zilpha (E) Vaught
1882–
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rena Vaught's Descendants

1.
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Rena (Elva) Vaught (24 Oct 1900–11 Nov 1964) m. James (Roy Smith) Sr. (26 Jan 1903–1 Jul 1973)
  1. 1. Virgil (Gordon "Buster") Smith 1922–2003 m. Doris (Jean) Sheid 1922–2009
  2. 2. James (Roy Smith) Jr. 1924–2024
  3. 3. Verla (Bernice) Smith 1926–

Rena Vaught's Timeline

14 Records

1900
24 Oct 1900
Birth of Rena Elva Vaught in Oark, Johnson Co., AR, Arkansas, USA
Oark, Johnson Co., AR, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
Rena Elva Vaught resided here in Limestone, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
Limestone, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
1916
9 Dec 1916
Age 16
Rena Elva Vaught resided here in Ozark, Arkansas, USA
Ozark, Arkansas, USA
1919
27 Mar 1919
Age 19
Rena Elva Vaught resided here in Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
1920
1920
Age 20
Rena Elva Vaught resided here in Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
1921
1921
Age 21
Rena Elva Vaught resided here in Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
1922
abt 1922
Age 22
Rena Elva Vaught resided here
None
1923
1923
Age 23
Rena Elva Vaught resided here in Pasadena, California, USA
Pasadena, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 30
Rena Elva Vaught resided here in Hogan, Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
Hogan, Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 35
Rena Elva Vaught resided here in Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 40
Rena Elva Vaught resided here in Hogan Township, Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
Hogan Township, Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
1943
27 Aug 1943
Age 43
Rena Elva Vaught resided here in National City, California, USA
National City, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 50
Rena Elva Vaught resided here in San Pablo, Contra Costa, California, USA
San Pablo, Contra Costa, California, USA
1964
11 Nov 1964
Age 64
Death of Rena Elva Vaught in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, California, USA
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1900
    Event Place: Oark, Johnson Co., AR, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00136; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 24-12
    [2] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, FamilySearch; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957
    [3] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Alameda; Date: 11 Nov 1964
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: T625_62; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 47
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2339809
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Limestone, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: T624_50; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374063
    [7] Arkansas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Section; Little Rock, AR, USA; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1901
    [8] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1921; Film: #3
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: San Pablo, Contra Costa, California; Roll: 4182; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 7-139
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Limestone, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Limestone, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: T624_50; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374063

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1916
    Event Place: Ozark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Ozark Spectator; Publication Date: 9 Dec 1916; Publication Place: Ozark, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1919
    Event Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: T625_62; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 47

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, FamilySearch; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1922
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Section; Little Rock, AR, USA; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1901

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Pasadena, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hogan, Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2339809

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00136; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 24-12

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hogan Township, Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00136; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 24-12
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1943
    Event Place: National City, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, National City Star-News; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1943; Publication Place: National City, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: San Pablo, Contra Costa, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: San Pablo, Contra Costa, California; Roll: 4182; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 7-139

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1964
    Event Place: Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Alameda; Date: 11 Nov 1964
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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