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Van Christopher Smith 1913–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1913

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 1980

Death Location: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: George Clayton

Mother: Chestana Adams

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Children(s):

In 1913, Van Christopher Smith entered the world in Tennessee, born to George D Clayton And Chestana Frances Adams. In 1920, Van Christopher Smith resided in Civil District 1, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Van Christopher Smith resided in District 1, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. Van Christopher Smith passed away in 1980 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1913, Van Christopher Smith entered the world in Tennessee, born to George D Clayton And Chestana Frances Adams.
  • In 1920, Van Christopher Smith resided in Civil District 1, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1930, Van Christopher Smith resided in District 1, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Van Christopher Smith passed away in 1980 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Van Smith's Ancestors

Self
Van Smith
1913–1980
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
George D Clayton
1881–
Tennessee
Chestana (Frances) Adams
1883–1981
Henderson, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Elijah (A.) Adams
1849–1933
Henderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Martha (Jane) Dameron
1851–1930
Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Van Smith's Timeline

4 Records

1913
1913
Birth of Van Christopher Smith in Tennessee
Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 7
Van Christopher Smith resided here in Civil District 1, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
Van Christopher Smith resided here in District 1, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1980
1980
Age 67
Death of Van Christopher Smith
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1980
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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