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Willis Garfield Smith 1880–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1880

Birth Location: Indian Territory, Oklahoma, USA

Death Date: 4 Jan 1950

Death Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

Father: William Smith

Mother: Emeline Smith

Spouse(s): Sylvia Smith

Children(s):

The story of Willis Garfield Smith began in 1880 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, Willis Garfield Smith resided in Los Angeles (Districts 0501-0750), Los Angeles, Lo. In 1935, Willis Garfield Smith resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. Willis Garfield Smith married Sylvia Smith. Willis Garfield Smith passed away in 1950 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Garfield Smith began in 1880 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, Willis Garfield Smith resided in Los Angeles (Districts 0501-0750), Los Angeles, Lo.
  • In 1935, Willis Garfield Smith resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
  • Willis Garfield Smith married Sylvia Smith.
  • Willis Garfield Smith passed away in 1950 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Smith
1847–1920
Birth Location: Matlock, Derbyshire, England
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Emeline Smith
1844–1934
Birth Location: Grainger, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sylvia Smith
1900–
Birth Location: Oklahoma
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Children(s)

Willis Smith's Ancestors

Self
Willis Smith
1880–1950
Birth Place: Indian Territory, Oklahoma, USA
Parents
William W Smith
1847–1920
Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Emeline (Tressa) Smith
1844–1934
Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
George Smith
1807–1871
Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Rachael Derbyshire
1813–1880
Matlock Bank, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Edward Mayes
1812–1863
Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
Mahala (Jane) Jones
1811–1888
Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Smith
1797–1881
Sarah King
1796–1881
George Derbyshire
1785–1858
Ruth Gregory
1784–1835
Johann Maaß
1786–1844
Elizabeth Daniel
1778–1873
William Jr
1790–1837
Elizabeth McLeroy
1790–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles King
1766–1846
Sarah Denny
1765–1831
Jonathan Derbyshire
1746–1818
Sarah Seel
1774–1854
George Gregory
1746–1824
Elizabeth Marsden
1753–1828

Willis Smith's Timeline

5 Records

1880
14 Sep 1880
Birth of Willis Garfield Smith in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, USA
Indian Territory, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Willis Garfield Smith resided here in Los Angeles (Districts 0501-0750), Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles (Districts 0501-0750), Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Willis Garfield Smith resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
1940
1940
Age 60
Willis Garfield Smith resided here in A D 68, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
A D 68, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1950
4 Jan 1950
Age 70
Death of Willis Garfield Smith in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1880
    Event Place: Indian Territory, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Emergency Passport Applications, Argentina thru Venezuela, 1906-1925; Volume #: Volume 003: Hong Kong
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00431; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 60-1250
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0577; FHL microfilm: 2339889

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Los Angeles (Districts 0501-0750), Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0577; FHL microfilm: 2339889

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00431; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 60-1250

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: A D 68, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00431; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 60-1250

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pryor, Okla
    Record Source: U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Emergency Passport Applications, Argentina thru Venezuela, 1906-1925; Volume #: Volume 003: Hong Kong

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1950
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
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