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Family HistoryFamily History - Donald Edward Smith


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Donald Edward Smith and three of his descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Donald Edward Smith,1 born 29 June 1917 in Illinois, the son of Clarence Everett Smith and Dorothy Jane Phillips;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 8 June 1985 in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California.1 Donald married Blanch Betty Perry (born 14 May 1917 in California, parents not determined;4, 5, 6 Blanch died 1 June 1996 in Oakland, Alameda County, California6). Their marriage ended in divorce in August 1970 in Alameda, Alameda County, California.7 Donald is buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.1 Blanch is buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California.6

Children of Donald Edward Smith and Blanch Betty Perry:

+2i. Karen Marie Smith, born 26 September 1942 in Oakland, Alameda County, California; died 30 November 2013 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Married Alvin Joseph Rodrigues.
+3ii. Sharon A. Smith, born 3 March 1945 in California. Married Richard W. Paulisich, Jr..
+4iii. Donna Lee Smith, born 23 September 1949 in Alameda County, California. Married (1) Larry George Albright Married (2) John ‘Johnnie’ Jenkins.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Donald Edward Smith, born: 29 June 1917 in Illinois; died: 8 June 1985 in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and daughter).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, E.D. 149, Sheet Nos. 6B, 7A, C. E. Smith, 24, Illinois, driver, laundry; wife Dorothy Smith, 23, Rhode Island; son Donald Edward Smith, 2 6/12, Illinois; son Raymond Smith, 5/12, Illinois.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-12, Sheet No. 3B, Clarence E. Smith, 34, Illinois, first married age 21, agent, newspaper; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 34, Rhode Island, first married age 21; son Donald E. Smith, 12, Illinois; son Raymond E. Smith, 10, Illinois; son David C. Smith, 5, Illinois; daughter Geraldine M. Smith, 4 7/12, California; son Rodger P. Smith, 2 7/12, California.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Alameda County, Oakland, E.D. 61-85, Sheet No. 62B, Donald Smith, 22, Illinois, refrigeration mechanic; Blanche Smith, 22, California.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Alameda County, Brooklyn, E.D. 67-260, Sheet No. 17, Donald E. Smith, 32, Illinois, house to house salesman, retail store; wife Blanch E. Smith, 32, California; daughter Karen M. Smith, 7, California; daughter Sharon A. Smith, 5, California; daughter Donna L. Smith, Nov., California
  6. Find a Grave (website). Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California, Blanche Betty Perry Vidalin, born: 14 May 1917 in California; died: 1 June 1996 in Oakland, Alameda County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, two husbands, and daughter).
  7. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Donald E. Smith and Blanch L. Perry, divorced in August 1970 in Alameda City, California.
Second Generation
2. Karen Marie Smith2 (Donald1), born 26 September 1942 in Oakland, Alameda County, California;1, 2 died 30 November 2013 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.1 Karen married, 1960, Alvin Joseph Rodrigues3 (born 22 November 1929 in Alameda, Alameda County, California, the son of Alvin Rodriguez and Mary Jardine;3, 4 Alvin died 20033). Karen and Alvin are buried in Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.1, 3

3. Sharon A. Smith2 (Donald1), born 3 March 1945 in California.2, 5 Sharon married, 15 December 1963 in Alameda County, California, Richard W. Paulisich, Jr.6 (born 27 September 1942, parents not determined5).

4. Donna Lee Smith2 (Donald1), born 23 September 1949 in Alameda County, California.2, 7 Donna married, first, 14 February 1970 in Alameda, Alameda County, California, Larry George Albright9 (born 13 August 1941, parents not determined;8, 9 Larry died 21 February 20148). Donna married, second, 15 August 1988 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, John ‘Johnnie’ Jenkins11 (born 3 January 1951, parents not determined10). Larry is buried in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Merced County, California.8

  1. Find a Grave (website). Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Karen Marie Smith Rodrigues, born: 26 September 1942 in Oakland, Alameda County, California; died: 30 November 2016 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and husband).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Alameda County, Brooklyn, E.D. 67-260, Sheet No. 17, Donald E. Smith, 32, Illinois, house to house salesman, retail store; wife Blanch E. Smith, 32, California; daughter Karen M. Smith, 7, California; daughter Sharon A. Smith, 5, California; daughter Donna L. Smith, Nov., California
  3. Find a Grave (website). Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Alvin Joseph Rodrigues, born: 1929 [sic, his gravestone and other records indicate 1939]; died: 2003 (from record, which provides tha name and link for his wife).
  4. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Alvin Joseph Rodrigues, born: 22 November 1939 in Oakland, Alameda County, California; father: Alvin Rodrigues; mother: Mary Jardine.
  5. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  6. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Richard W. Paulisich, age 21; Sharon A. Smith, age 18; married on 15 December 1963 in Alameda County, California.
  7. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Donna Lee Smith, born: 23 September 1949 in Alameda, California; mother’s name: Perry.
  8. Find a Grave (website). San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Merced County, California, Larry George Albright, born: 13 August 1941; died: 21 February 2014 (from record).
  9. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Larry G. Albright, age 28; Donna L. Smith, age 20; married on 14 February 1970 in Alameda City, California.
  10. voteref.com.
  11. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Johnny Jenkins and Donna Albright, married on 15 August 1988 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.