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Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith 1922–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1922

Birth Location: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 14 Apr 2003

Death Location: Alix, Franklin County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: James Sr.

Mother: Rena Vaught

Spouse(s): Doris Sheid

Children(s):

In 1922, Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith entered the world in Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA, born to James Roy Smith Sr And Rena Elva Vaught. In 1930, Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided in Hogan, Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas, USA. In 1935, Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided in Denning, Franklin, Arkansas. Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith married Doris Jean Sheid, and had children including Karen Smith Bradney, Maribeth Smith Worthy. Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith passed away in 2003 in Alix, Franklin County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith entered the world in Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA, born to James Roy Smith Sr And Rena Elva Vaught.
  • In 1930, Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided in Hogan, Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1935, Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided in Denning, Franklin, Arkansas.
  • Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith married Doris Jean Sheid, and had children including Karen Smith Bradney, Maribeth Smith Worthy.
  • Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith passed away in 2003 in Alix, Franklin County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sr.
1903–1973
Birth Location: Fannin County, Georgia, USA
JS
Rena Vaught
1900–1964
Birth Location: Oark, Johnson Co., AR, Arkansas, USA
RV

Spouses(s)

Doris Sheid
1922–2009
Birth Location: Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America
DS

Children(s)

Virgil Smith's Ancestors

Self
Virgil Smith
1922–2003
Birth Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
Parents
James Roy Smith Sr.
1903–1973
Fannin County, Georgia, USA
Rena (Elva) Vaught
1900–1964
Oark, Johnson Co., AR, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
William (Wilburn) Smith
1876–1933
Georgia, USA
Susan McDougal
1873–1937
Georgia
William (E) Vaught
1874–
Arkansas
Zilpha (E) Vaught
1882–
Arkansas
Great-Grandparents
James Smith
1855–1934
Nancy Bryant
1853–1945
Joseph McDougal
1837–
Nicy McDougal
1843–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hawkins Smith
1820–
Marinda Smith
1821–1920
Clark Bryant
1828–
Barella Sr.
1836–

Virgil Smith's Timeline

12 Records

1922
30 Mar 1922
Birth of Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith in Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided here in Hogan, Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
Hogan, Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided here in Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 18
Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided here in Hogan Township, Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
Hogan Township, Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
1941
1941
Age 19
Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided here in Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
1942
1942
Age 20
Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided here in Oakland, California, USA
Oakland, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 28
Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided here in Alix, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
Alix, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 29
Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided here in Arkansas
Arkansas
1956
1956
Age 34
Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided here in Fort Scott, Kansas, USA
Fort Scott, Kansas, USA
1958
1958
Age 36
Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided here in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
1977
Abt 1977
Age 55
Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith resided here in Warren
Warren
2003
14 Apr 2003
Age 81
Death of Virgil Gordon "Buster" Smith
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1922
    Event Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1695
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00136; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 24-12
    [4] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, FamilySearch; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2339809
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Arkansas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Section; Little Rock, AR, USA; Birth Certificates; Year: 1922
    [10] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1948; Film: #4
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Alix, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: 1399; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 24-1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hogan, Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hogan, Franklin, Arkansas; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2339809

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00136; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 24-12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hogan Township, Denning, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00136; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 24-12

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Denning, Franklin, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, FamilySearch; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Oakland, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1695

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Alix, Franklin, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Alix, Franklin, Arkansas; Roll: 1399; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 24-1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Fort Scott, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., City and County Census Records, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Collection Name: Population Schedules and Statistical Rolls: Counties (1953-1979); Reel Number: 43877_343758

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1977
    Event Place: Warren
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 27 Nov 1977; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA; ,0.3696663,0.9692951,0.46089274&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ozark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 2003
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Web: Western Michigan Newspapers, Death Index, 1910-2012
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alix, Franklin County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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