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Sylvester Smith 1917–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Oct 1917

Birth Location: Crossville, Cumberland County, TN

Death Date: 21 Nov 2003

Death Location: TN

Father: William Smith

Mother: . Welch

Spouse(s): Annie Pender

Children(s): Sylvia Smith

In 1917, Sylvester Smith entered the world in Crossville, Cumberland County, TN, born to William Bill Smith And Welch. In 1920, Sylvester Smith resided in Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Sylvester Smith resided in District 2, Cumberland County, Tennessee, USA. Sylvester Smith married Annie Ruth Pender, and had children including Sylvia Ann Smith. Sylvester Smith passed away in 2003 in TN.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Sylvester Smith entered the world in Crossville, Cumberland County, TN, born to William Bill Smith And Welch.
  • In 1920, Sylvester Smith resided in Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1930, Sylvester Smith resided in District 2, Cumberland County, Tennessee, USA.
  • Sylvester Smith married Annie Ruth Pender, and had children including Sylvia Ann Smith.
  • Sylvester Smith passed away in 2003 in TN.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sylvester Smith's Ancestors

Self
Sylvester Smith
1917–2003
Birth Place: Crossville, Cumberland County, TN
Parents
William "Bill" Smith
1900–1929
Crossville, Cumberland County, TN
. Welch
1901–1927
Greentree, White, Tennessee
Grandparents
Everett (Augustus Smith) Sr
1870–1935
Polk County, WI
Amanda (Victoria) Parsons
1869–1947
Cumberland County, TN
Henry (Martin) Welch
1857–1937
Cumberland County, TN
Martha (Jane) Welch
1860–1944
Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Smith
1824–1914
Hannah Mead
1834–1902
William Parsons
1847–1939
Nancy Parsons
1840–1914
Thomas Welch
1823–1902
Deborah Young
1826–1911
Thomas II
1829–1892
Sarah (Killey?)
1836–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Smith
1768–1825
hannah lane
1799–1872
David Mead
1811–1873
Henry Parsons
1823–1910
Senna Parsons
1825–1909
Alexander Morrow
1805–1865
Elizabeth Tabor
1805–1865
James Welch
1801–1888
Sarah Conway
1804–1898
William Young
1812–1888
Nancy Blodgett
1822–1914
Thomas I
1790–1860
Mary (Hale)
1790–1870
Samuel Lowe
1789–1879
Elizabeth McKinney
1801–1880

Sylvester Smith's Descendants

1.
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Sylvester Smith (25 Oct 1917–21 Nov 2003) m. Annie (Ruth) Pender (12 Oct 1919–28 Mar 1987)
  1. 1. Sylvia (Ann) Smith 1943–2021

Sylvester Smith's Timeline

12 Records

1917
25 Oct 1917
Birth of Sylvester Smith in Crossville, Cumberland County, TN
Crossville, Cumberland County, TN
1920
1920
Age 3
Sylvester Smith resided here in Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Sylvester Smith resided here in District 2, Cumberland County, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Cumberland County, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Sylvester Smith resided here in Crossville, Cumberland, Tennessee
Crossville, Cumberland, Tennessee
1937
1937
Age 20
Sylvester Smith resided here in Dayton, Ohio, USA
Dayton, Ohio, USA
1938
1938
Age 21
Sylvester Smith resided here in Dayton, Ohio, USA
Dayton, Ohio, USA
1940
1940
Age 23
Sylvester Smith resided here in Dayton, Montgomery County, OH
Dayton, Montgomery County, OH
1996
1996
Age 79
Sylvester Smith resided here in Crossville, TN
Crossville, TN
2003
2003
Age 86
Sylvester Smith resided here in Crossville, Cumberland, TN
Crossville, Cumberland, TN
2003
2003
Age 86
Sylvester Smith resided here in Cumberland, Tennessee
Cumberland, Tennessee
2003
18 Nov 2003
Age 86
Death of Sylvester Smith in Crossville, Cumberland County, TN
Crossville, Cumberland County, TN
2003
21 Nov 2003
Age 86
Burial of Sylvester Smith in TN
TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1917
    Event Place: Crossville, Cumberland County, TN
    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 in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 272
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03254; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 94-124
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 414-03-4617; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1736; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 9
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341971
    [8] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: Crossville Chronicle; Publication Place: Crossville, Tennessee, USA
    [9] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Crossville Chronicle; Publication Date: 6 Sep 2021; Publication Place: Crossville, Tennessee, USA
    [10] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [11] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Record

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1736; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 9

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Cumberland County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341971

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Crossville, Cumberland, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03254; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 94-124

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery County, OH
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 272
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03254; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 94-124

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Crossville, TN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2003
    Event Place: Crossville, Cumberland, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: Crossville Chronicle; Publication Place: Crossville, Tennessee, USA
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Crossville Chronicle; Publication Date: 6 Sep 2021; Publication Place: Crossville, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2003
    Event Place: Cumberland, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Crossville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 2003
    Event Place: Crossville, Cumberland County, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 414-03-4617; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: Crossville Chronicle; Publication Place: Crossville, Tennessee, USA
    [4] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [5] Web: Western Michigan Newspapers, Death Index, 1910-2012
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Record

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Nov 2003
    Event Place: TN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: Crossville Chronicle; Publication Place: Crossville, Tennessee, USA
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Crossville Chronicle; Publication Date: 6 Sep 2021; Publication Place: Crossville, Tennessee, USA
    [3] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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