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Wayne Durwood Smart 1909–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Mar 1909

Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Death Date: 6 Apr 1970

Death Location: Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Smart

Mother: Jennie Smart

Spouse(s): Ethel Doll-Smart

Children(s): Mary Smart-Koykar-Cavanaugh, Wayne jr

Wayne Durwood Smart was born in 1909 in Detroit, Michigan, United States, the child of Thomas Gavin Smart And Jennie Elizabeth Newberry Smart. In 1910, Wayne Durwood Smart resided in Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Wayne Durwood Smart resided in Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Wayne Durwood Smart married Ethel Marguerite Doll Smart, and had children including Mary Lyda Smart Koykar Cavanaugh, Susan Elizabeth Smart, Wayne Durwood Smart Jr. Wayne Durwood Smart passed away in 1970 in Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Wayne Durwood Smart was born in 1909 in Detroit, Michigan, United States, the child of Thomas Gavin Smart And Jennie Elizabeth Newberry Smart.
  • In 1910, Wayne Durwood Smart resided in Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Wayne Durwood Smart resided in Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Wayne Durwood Smart married Ethel Marguerite Doll Smart, and had children including Mary Lyda Smart Koykar Cavanaugh, Susan Elizabeth Smart, Wayne Durwood Smart Jr.
  • Wayne Durwood Smart passed away in 1970 in Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wayne Smart's Ancestors

Self
Wayne Smart
1909–1970
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Parents
Thomas Gavin Smart
1874–1939
Brussels, Huron County, Ontario Canada
Jennie (Elizabeth Newberry) Smart
1875–1961
Blaine Michigan United States
Grandparents
James Smart
1829–1911
Ireland
Mary (Ann) Ross
1847–1922
Rodgerville, Hay Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
John (Milton) Newberry
1846–1929
Cramahe Twp., Northumberland, Canada
Margaret ("Maggie") Thompson
1851–1928
Woodstock Ontario Canada
Great-Grandparents
John Smart
1805–
Gavin Ross
1788–1875
Jean Clarkson
1806–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Smart
1743–
John Ross
1746–1821
Janet Russell
1747–1832
James ✦
1782–
Agnes Baillie
1778–1854

Wayne Smart's Descendants

1.
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Wayne (Durwood) Smart (18 Mar 1909–6 Apr 1970) m. Ethel (Marguerite) Doll-Smart (5 Sep 1909–16 Oct 2001)
  1. 1. Mary (Lyda) Smart-Koykar-Cavanaugh 1939–2023 m. Bruce (August) Koykkar 1936–2010
  2. 2. Wayne (Durwood Smart) jr 1941–1970

Wayne Smart's Timeline

12 Records

1909
18 Mar 1909
Birth of Wayne Durwood Smart in Detroit, Michigan, United States
Detroit, Michigan, United States
1910
1910
Age 1
Wayne Durwood Smart resided here in Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Wayne Durwood Smart resided here in Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1924
1924
Age 15
Wayne Durwood Smart resided here in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Highland Park, Michigan, USA
1926
1926
Age 17
Wayne Durwood Smart resided here in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Highland Park, Michigan, USA
1929
1929
Age 20
Wayne Durwood Smart resided here in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
1930
1930
Age 21
Wayne Durwood Smart resided here in Highland Park, Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Highland Park, Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1931
1931
Age 22
Wayne Durwood Smart resided here in Syracuse, New York, USA
Syracuse, New York, USA
1948
1948
Age 39
Wayne Durwood Smart resided here in Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Dearborn, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 42
Wayne Durwood Smart resided here in Michigan
Michigan
1970
2 April 1970
Age 61
Death of Wayne Durwood Smart in VA
VA
1970
6 Apr 1970
Age 61
Burial of Wayne Durwood Smart in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1909
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Syracuse University; Year: 1929
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Highland Park Community High School; Year: 1926
    [3] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Highland Park Community High School; Year: 1924
    [4] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Syracuse University; Year: 1930
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_801; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 721
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1001; FHL microfilm: 2340809
    [8] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [10] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 212; Film Title: 77 St. Clair 02720-05999; Film Description: St Clair (1930-1936)
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] Arlington, Virginia, U.S., Arlington National Cemetery, Army Cemeteries Explorer; USA; Arlington National Cemetery

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_801; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 721

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Highland Park, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Highland Park Community High School; Year: 1924

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Highland Park, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Highland Park Community High School; Year: 1926

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1926
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Syracuse, New York
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Syracuse University; Year: 1929

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Highland Park, Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Syracuse University; Year: 1930
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1001; FHL microfilm: 2340809

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Syracuse, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Detroit Free Press; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1931; Publication Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Dearborn, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Michigan
    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 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Le Havre, France
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Blaine
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 212; Film Title: 77 St. Clair 02720-05999; Film Description: St Clair (1930-1936)

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grand Ave
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1001; FHL microfilm: 2340809

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 April 1970
    Event Place: VA
    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
    [5] Arlington, Virginia, U.S., Arlington National Cemetery, Army Cemeteries Explorer; USA; Arlington National Cemetery

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1970
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Arlington, Virginia, U.S., Arlington National Cemetery, Army Cemeteries Explorer; USA; Arlington National Cemetery

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