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Rita Smith 1925–2010 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jan 1925

Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 25 Mar 2010

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Charles Smith

Mother: Temple Smith

Spouse(s): David Specht, Eugene Alvey

Children(s):

In 1925, Rita Smith entered the world in Grayson County, Kentucky, USA, born to Charles Andrew Smith And Temple Smith. In 1930, Rita Smith resided in Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Rita Smith established residence. Rita Smith married David Carroll Specht, Eugene Alvey, and had children including Kimberly A Alvey, Myra Joyce Specht. Rita Smith passed away in 2010 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
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Biography

  • In 1925, Rita Smith entered the world in Grayson County, Kentucky, USA, born to Charles Andrew Smith And Temple Smith.
  • In 1930, Rita Smith resided in Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, Rita Smith established residence.
  • Rita Smith married David Carroll Specht, Eugene Alvey, and had children including Kimberly A Alvey, Myra Joyce Specht.
  • Rita Smith passed away in 2010 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Smith
1902–1973
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
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Temple Smith
1907–1981
Birth Location: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

David Specht
1930–1977
Birth Location: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
DS
Eugene Alvey
1921–1995
Birth Location: Hart County, Kentucky, USA
EA

Children(s)

Rita Smith's Ancestors

Self
Rita Smith
1925–2010
Birth Place: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Charles Andrew Smith
1902–1973
Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
Temple Smith
1907–1981
Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Andrew (Jackson Smith) Jr
1880–1954
Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Jane) Clemons
1879–1911
Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
William (Riley "Tiger Bill") Puckett
1838–1910
Estill County, Kentucky, USA
Laura (Ann) Brooks
1870–1933
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Sr.
1833–1911
Idella Haycraft
1857–1883
Charles Clemons
1853–1931
Teresa Alvey
1854–1913
William Puckett
1813–1867
Jane Peak
1820–
William Brooks
1827–1894
Martha Cruse
1839–1904
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jordan Smith
1797–1880
Nancy Logsdon
1804–1860
John Haycraft
1784–1857
Frances Carroll
1822–1857
Thomas Clemons
1818–1899
Letitia Dewell
1823–1881
Henry Alvey
1823–1910
Mary Higdon
1833–1878
James Puckett
1792–1829
Frances Maxey
1784–1857
William Peak
1790–1863
Anna Frakes
1795–1866
Haden Brooks
1800–1875
Sarah Clopton
1805–1877
Prosser Cruse
1801–1865
Sarah Ferguson
1809–1878

Rita Smith's Timeline

7 Records

1925
13 Jan 1925
Birth of Rita Smith in Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 5
Rita Smith resided here in Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 10
Rita Smith resided here
None
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 15
Rita Smith resided here in Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1946
1946
Age 21
Rita Smith resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1995
1995
Age 70
Rita Smith resided here in Louisville, KY
Louisville, KY
2010
25 Mar 2010
Age 85
Death of Rita Smith in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1310; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 43-17
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 402-32-4410; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 747; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 854.0.
    [6] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 26 Mar 2010; Publication Place: Louisville , KY , USA.
    [7] Kentucky Birth Index
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock Creek, Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 747; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 854.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1310; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 43-17

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1310; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 43-17

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Louisville, KY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Louisville, KY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 2010
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 402-32-4410; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 26 Mar 2010; Publication Place: Louisville , KY , USA.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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