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Velma E Smith 1912–2010 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1912

Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 13 Jan 2010

Death Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois

Father: Albert Smith

Mother: Mabel Rayhorn

Spouse(s): Elmer Crane

Children(s):

The story of Velma E Smith began in 1912 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Velma E Smith resided in South Bend Ward 7, St Joseph, Indiana, USA. In 1930, Velma E Smith resided in Penn, St Joseph, Indiana, USA. Velma E Smith married Elmer M Crane, and had children including Cathryn Lynn Crane, Gael Crane, Joyce Ann Crane, Julie M Crane, Michael E Crane, Susan Crane. Velma E Smith passed away in 2010 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

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Biography

  • The story of Velma E Smith began in 1912 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Velma E Smith resided in South Bend Ward 7, St Joseph, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Velma E Smith resided in Penn, St Joseph, Indiana, USA.
  • Velma E Smith married Elmer M Crane, and had children including Cathryn Lynn Crane, Gael Crane, Joyce Ann Crane, Julie M Crane, Michael E Crane, Susan Crane.
  • Velma E Smith passed away in 2010 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Smith
1882–1924
Birth Location: Indiana
AS
Mabel Rayhorn
1882–1958
Birth Location: Hillsdale, Michigan
MR

Spouses(s)

Elmer Crane
1904–1965
Birth Location: Illinois
EC

Children(s)

Velma Smith's Ancestors

Self
Velma Smith
1912–2010
Birth Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Parents
Albert Smith
1882–1924
Indiana
Mabel (Jennie) Rayhorn
1882–1958
Hillsdale, Michigan
Grandparents
Charles (Edwin) Smith
1861–1941
Ohio, United States of America
Mary (Ellen) Gallagher
1865–1931
Indiana, United States of America
Charles Rehon
1853–1899
Germany
Carrie Rayhorn
1858–1928
New York
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Smith
1820–
Elizabeth
1821–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Velma Smith's Timeline

7 Records

1912
25 Mar 1912
Birth of Velma E Smith in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Velma E Smith resided here in South Bend Ward 7, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
South Bend Ward 7, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Velma E Smith resided here in Penn, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
Penn, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Velma E Smith resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 28
Velma E Smith resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
2010
9 Jan 2010
Age 98
Death of Velma E Smith in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
2010
13 Jan 2010
Age 98
Burial of Velma E Smith
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1912
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Penn, St Joseph, Indiana; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 2340363
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Bend Ward 7, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: T625_463; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 264
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-01021; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 103-3199A
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1977-1978
    [5] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Times Herald-Record; Publication Date: 31 Aug 2010; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Bend Ward 7, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Bend Ward 7, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: T625_463; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 264

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Penn, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Penn, St Joseph, Indiana; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 2340363

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-01021; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 103-3199A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-01021; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 103-3199A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jan 2010
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1977-1978
    [2] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Times Herald-Record; Publication Date: 31 Aug 2010; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 13 Jan 2010
    Record Source: U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Times Herald-Record; Publication Date: 31 Aug 2010; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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