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Will T Smith 1918–2006 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12/23/1918

Birth Location: Jacksonville, Cherokee, Texas

Death Date: 28 Feb 2006

Death Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA

Father: Jack Smith

Mother: Maude Smith

Spouse(s): Margaret Patterson, Mary Smith

Children(s): Jackie Smith, William Smith

The story of Will T Smith began in 1918 in Jacksonville, Cherokee, Texas. In 1920, Will T Smith resided in Waco Ward 5, McLennan, Texas, USA. In 1930, Will T Smith resided in Precinct 8, Harris, Texas. Will T Smith married Margaret Caroline Patterson, Mary Emmaline Smith, and had children including Jackie Melvin Smith, Mary Pat Smith, William Lee Smith. Will T Smith passed away in 2006 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Will T Smith began in 1918 in Jacksonville, Cherokee, Texas.
  • In 1920, Will T Smith resided in Waco Ward 5, McLennan, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Will T Smith resided in Precinct 8, Harris, Texas.
  • Will T Smith married Margaret Caroline Patterson, Mary Emmaline Smith, and had children including Jackie Melvin Smith, Mary Pat Smith, William Lee Smith.
  • Will T Smith passed away in 2006 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Will Smith's Ancestors

Self
Will Smith
1918–2006
Birth Place: Jacksonville, Cherokee, Texas
Parents
Jack Smith
1872–1954
Iowa
Maude (Mae) Smith
1883–1948
Indiana
Grandparents
James (Thompson) (Smith)
–1877
Kentucky, USA
Hector (Ellie) Farnum
1857–1931
Wisconsin, United States
Margaret (M) Farnum
1859–1923
Mayfield, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Farnum
1834–1884
Susan Frisby
1833–1906
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Will Smith's Descendants

1.
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Will (T) Smith (12/23/1918–28 Feb 2006) m. Margaret (Caroline) Patterson (09 Apr 1921–02 Feb 1972) m. Mary (Emmaline) Smith (24 July 1924–27 July 2011)
  1. 1. Jackie (Melvin) Smith 1938–2020
  2. 2. William (Lee) Smith 1940–2022

Will Smith's Timeline

6 Records

1918
12/23/1918
Birth of Will T Smith in Jacksonville, Cherokee, Texas
Jacksonville, Cherokee, Texas
1920
1920
Age 2
Will T Smith resided here in Waco Ward 5, McLennan, Texas, USA
Waco Ward 5, McLennan, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Will T Smith resided here in Precinct 8, Harris, Texas
Precinct 8, Harris, Texas
1935
1935
Age 17
Will T Smith resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas
Houston, Harris, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 22
Will T Smith resided here in Brazoria, Texas, USA
Brazoria, Texas, USA
2006
28 Feb 2006
Age 88
Death of Will T Smith in Livingston, Polk, Texas, USA
Livingston, Polk, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12231918
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Cherokee, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brazoria, Texas; Roll: T627_3991; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 20-12
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waco Ward 5, McLennan, Texas; Roll: T625_1831; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 282
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Harris, Texas; Roll: 2353; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0198; Image: 288.0; FHL microfilm: 2342087

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waco Ward 5, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waco Ward 5, McLennan, Texas; Roll: T625_1831; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 282

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Harris, Texas; Roll: 2353; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0198; Image: 288.0; FHL microfilm: 2342087

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brazoria, Texas; Roll: T627_3991; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 20-12

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Brazoria, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brazoria, Texas; Roll: T627_3991; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 20-12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cleveland, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 2006
    Event Place: Livingston, Polk, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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