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Velma Eulee Smith 1915–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jul 1915

Birth Location: Oklahoma

Death Date: 12 May 2004

Death Location: Ripon, San Joaquin, California, USA

Father: Miles Smith

Mother: Winnie Bray

Spouse(s): Lee Davis, William Ratledge

Children(s): WINNA-MAE DAVIS, Twila DAVIS

In 1915, Velma Eulee Smith entered the world in Oklahoma, born to Miles Melvin Smith And Winnie Myrtle Latham Bray. In 1920, Velma Eulee Smith resided in Atoka, Atoka, Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, Velma Eulee Smith resided in Barnitz, Custer, Oklahoma. Velma Eulee Smith married Lee Davis, William F Ratledge, and had children including Doris J Davis, Earnest L Davis, Finola L Davis, M Winna, Twila Lee Davis, Wilma S Davis, Winna Mae Davis. Velma Eulee Smith passed away in 2004 in Ripon, San Joaquin, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Velma Eulee Smith entered the world in Oklahoma, born to Miles Melvin Smith And Winnie Myrtle Latham Bray.
  • In 1920, Velma Eulee Smith resided in Atoka, Atoka, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, Velma Eulee Smith resided in Barnitz, Custer, Oklahoma.
  • Velma Eulee Smith married Lee Davis, William F Ratledge, and had children including Doris J Davis, Earnest L Davis, Finola L Davis, M Winna, Twila Lee Davis, Wilma S Davis, Winna Mae Davis.
  • Velma Eulee Smith passed away in 2004 in Ripon, San Joaquin, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Miles Smith
1876–1967
Birth Location: Ashland, Clay County, Alabama, USA
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Winnie Bray
1894–1967
Birth Location: Indian Territory, Oklahoma, USA
WB

Spouses(s)

Lee Davis
1911–1977
Birth Location: Oklahoma
LD
William Ratledge
1909–1999
Birth Location: –
WR

Children(s)

WINNA-MAE DAVIS
1939–2012
Birth Location: THOMAS, OKLAHOMA
WD
Twila DAVIS
1932–1975
Birth Location: –
TD

Velma Smith's Ancestors

Self
Velma Smith
1915–2004
Birth Place: Oklahoma
Parents
Miles Melvin Smith
1876–1967
Ashland, Clay County, Alabama, USA
Winnie (Myrtle Latham) Bray
1894–1967
Indian Territory, Oklahoma, USA
Grandparents
Wilson (Stocks) Smith
1838–1879
Henry County, Georgia, USA
Margaret (Alice) Haynes
1844–1920
Clay County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Velma Smith's Descendants

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Velma (Eulee) Smith (11 Jul 1915–12 May 2004) m. Lee Davis (Sep 1911–1977) m. William (F) Ratledge (abt 1909–06 Jul 1999)
  1. 1. WINNA-MAE DAVIS 1939–2012
  2. 2. Twila (Lee) DAVIS 1932–1975

Velma Smith's Timeline

8 Records

1915
11 Jul 1915
Birth of Velma Eulee Smith in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1920
1920
Age 5
Velma Eulee Smith resided here in Atoka, Atoka, Oklahoma, USA
Atoka, Atoka, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Velma Eulee Smith resided here in Barnitz, Custer, Oklahoma
Barnitz, Custer, Oklahoma
1935
1935
Age 20
Velma Eulee Smith resided here in Bethany, Oklahoma
Bethany, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 25
Velma Eulee Smith resided here in Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1956
1956
Age 41
Velma Eulee Smith resided here in Bakersfield, California, USA
Bakersfield, California, USA
1980
1980
Age 65
Velma Eulee Smith resided here in Central Vly, CA
Central Vly, CA
2004
12 May 2004
Age 89
Death of Velma Eulee Smith in Ripon, San Joaquin, California, USA
Ripon, San Joaquin, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1915
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Marriage Index, 1960-1985
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kiowa, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3329; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65-13
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: T627_119; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 4-39
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 446-18-0767; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Atoka, Atoka, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1452; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 595
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Barnitz, Custer, Oklahoma; Roll: 1901; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 640.0; FHL microfilm: 2341635
    [9] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 05 16 2004; Publication Place: Ripon, San Joaquin, Oklahoma, USA; Web edition:
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Atoka, Atoka, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Atoka, Atoka, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1452; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 595

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Barnitz, Custer, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Barnitz, Custer, Oklahoma; Roll: 1901; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 640.0; FHL microfilm: 2341635

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bethany, Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kiowa, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3329; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65-13
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: T627_119; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 4-39

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kiowa, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3329; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65-13
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: T627_119; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 4-39

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Bakersfield, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1980
    Event Place: Central Vly, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shasta Lake, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 2004
    Event Place: Ripon, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 446-18-0767; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 05 16 2004; Publication Place: Ripon, San Joaquin, Oklahoma, USA; Web edition:
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
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