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Family HistoryFamily History - Clarence Everett Smith


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 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Clarence Everett Smith and 16 of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Clarence Everett Smith,1 born 15 November 1896 in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois (parents not determined);1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 6 June 1981 in Napa County, California.2 Clarence married, 8 March 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Dorothy Jane Phillips11 (born 12 November 1896 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, the daughter of Jeremiah Wheaton Phillips and Abbie May Ryan;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Dorothy died 1 August 1976 in San Raphael, Marin County, California8). Clarence and Dorothy are buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.2, 8

Children of Clarence Everett Smith and Dorothy Jane Phillips:

+2i. Donald Edward Smith, born 29 June 1917 in Illinois; died 8 June 1985 in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California. Married Blanch Betty Perry.
+3ii. Raymond Everett Smith, born 19 August 1919 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; died 13 July 2007 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California. Married Olive Marie Stockton.
 4iii. Howard Phillips Smith, born 15 August 1921 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois;12, 13 died 21 April 1922 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois.13
 5iv. David Clarence Smith, born 22 April 1924 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois;1, 4, 5, 14 died 25 January 1997.14
+6v. Geraldine M. Smith, born ca. 1925 in California. Married Steven D. Cowan.
+7vi. Roger P. Smith, born 25 March 1927 in California; died 20 February 1996. Married LaVerne E. Stelter.

  1. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, David Clarence Smith, born: 22 April 1924 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarence Everett Smith, age 29, born in Belvidera, Illinois; mother: Dorothy Jane Phillips, age 28, born in Providence, Rhode Island.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Clarence Everett Smith, born: 15 November 1896 in Illinois; died: 6 June 1981 in Napa County, California (from record, which includes a note giving his marriage date; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-14, Sheet No. 12B, Clarence E. Smith, 44, Illinois, director, recreation project; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 41, Rhode Island; son Raymond E. Smith, 20, Illinois, delivery truck driver, household appliance co.; son David C. Smith, 15, Illinois; daughter Geraldine M. Smith, 14, California; son Roger P. Smith, 12, California.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-37, Sheet No. 5, Clarence E. Smith, 53, Illinois, truck driver, wholesale egg dealer; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 52, Rhode Island; son-in-law Steven D. Cowan, 26, Georgia, correctional officer, state prison; daughter Geraldine M. Cowan, 24, California, fountain girl, drive in restaurant; granddaughter Donna M. Cowan, May, California.
  7. Rhode Island Town Births and Baptisms Index, 1639-1932, Dorothy Jane Phillips, born: 12 November 1896 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island; father: Jeremiah W. Phillips; mother: Abby M. Ryan.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Dorothy Jane Phillips Smith, born: 12 November 1896 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 1 August 1976 in San Raphael, Marin County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and three siblings).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Rhode Island, Providence County, Cranston Town, Enumeration District 118, Sheet No. 11B, family of Jeremiah W. Phillips (36, Rhode Island, July 1863, treas. inter.col.min.co.); wife of 16 years Abby M. Phillips (35, Wisconsin, May 1865, 5 children, 4 living); daughter Ethel M. Phillips (12, Rhode Island, May 1888); daughter Helen M. Phillips (9, Rhode Island, Jan 1891); daughter Rachel L. Phillips (7, Wisconsin, Dec 1892); daughter Dorothy A. Phillips (3, Rhode Island, Nov 1896).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 862, Sheet No. 8B, family of Giles L. Stevens (48, Wisconsin, attorney, general practice, 2nd marriage); wife of 2 years Abbie M. Stevens (44, Wisconsin, 7 children, 4 living, 2nd marriage); step daughter Helen M. Phillips (19, Rhode Island, stock keeper, whol. dry good house); step daughter Dorothy J. Phillips (13, Rhode Island); step son James M. Phillips (7, Rhode Island).
  11. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, Clarence E. Smith, age 22; Dorothy Phillips, age 21; married on 8 March 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  12. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, Howard Phillips Smith, born: 15 August 1921 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarence Everett Smith, age 25, born in Belvidere, Illinois; mother: Dorothy Jane Phillips, age 24, born in Providence, Rhode Island.
  13. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, Howard P. Smith, died: 21 April 1922 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, age: 8 months 10 days; born; 15 August 1921 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarence E. Smith, born in Illinois; mother: U. Pickard, born in Illinois [sic, this is erroneous. Another death record give the name as Uretta Pickard, who was married to Edward North Smith. Howard’s mother is Dorothy Phillips, born in Rhode Island].
  14. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Dave Clarance Smith, died: 25 January 1997; born: 22 April 1924 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarance Smith; mother: Dorothy Phillips; last residence: Saint George, Washington [County], Utah.
Second Generation
2. Donald Edward Smith2 (Clarence1), born 29 June 1917 in Illinois;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:

+8i. 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.
+9ii. Sharon A. Smith, born 3 March 1945 in California. Married Richard W. Paulisich, Jr..
+10iii. Donna Lee Smith, born 23 September 1949 in Alameda County, California. Married (1) Larry George Albright Married (2) John ‘Johnnie’ Jenkins.

3. Raymond Everett Smith2 (Clarence1), born 19 August 1919 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois;2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 13 July 2007 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California.9 Raymond married, 21 September 1940 in San Raphael, Marin County, California, Olive Marie Stockton12 (born 23 July 1921 in Vallejo, Solano County, California, the daughter of Dexter Cleveland Stockton and Etna May Davey;11, 12 Olive died 20 February 201712). Raymond and Olive are buried in Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California.12, 9

Children of Raymond Everett Smith and Olive Marie Stockton:

+11i. Raymond David Smith, born 13 June 1945 in Napa County, California. Married Mary Anne Myers.
+12ii. Melodie Dawn Smith, born 11 September 1947 in California. Married Kenneth Allen Kroplin.

6. Geraldine M. Smith2 (Clarence1), born ca. 1925 in California.3, 10, 13 Geraldine married Steven D. Cowan (born ca. 1924 in Georgia, parents not determined13).

Child of Geraldine M. Smith and Steven D. Cowan:

 13i. Donna M. Cowan, born May 1949 in California.13

7. Roger P. Smith2 (Clarence1), born 25 March 1927 in California;3, 10, 14 died 20 February 1996.14 Roger married LaVerne E. Stelter (born 29 May 1933 in Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois, parents not determined;15, 16 LaVerne died 19 January 2020 in Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois15). Roger and LaVerne are buried in Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois.14, 15

Children of Roger P. Smith and LaVerne E. Stelter:

+14i. Barbara R. Smith, born 20 April 1957. Married James Mark Gorvad.
+15ii. Elizabeth A. Smith, born 18 February 1959. Married Paul Robert Sanko.
 16iii. Roger P. Smith, Jr., born 22 April 1962.16
 17iv. Michael John Smith, born August 1966.16

  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.
  8. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, Raymond Everett Smith, born: 19 August 1919 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarence Everett Smith, age 23, born in Belvidere, Illinois; mother: Dorothy Jane Phillips, age 22, born in Providence, Rhode Island.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California, SSgt. Raymond Everett Smith, born: 19 August 1919 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; died: 13 July 2007 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-14, Sheet No. 12B, Clarence E. Smith, 44, Illinois, director, recreation project; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 41, Rhode Island; son Raymond E. Smith, 20, Illinois, delivery truck driver, household appliance co.; son David C. Smith, 15, Illinois; daughter Geraldine M. Smith, 14, California; son Roger P. Smith, 12, California.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Napa County, Napa, E.D. 28-31B, Sheet No. 6, Raymond E. Smith, 30, Illinois, ship fitter, navy yard; wife Olive M. Smith, 28, California; son Raymond D. Smith, 4, California; daughter Melodie D. Smith, 2, California.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California, Olive Marie Stockton Smith, born: 23 July 1921 In Vallejo, Solano County, California; died: 20 February 2017 in Orangevale, Sacramento County, California (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the name and link for her parents, siblings, and husband).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-37, Sheet No. 5, Clarence E. Smith, 53, Illinois, truck driver, wholesale egg dealer; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 52, Rhode Island; son-in-law Steven D. Cowan, 26, Georgia, correctional officer, state prison; daughter Geraldine M. Cowan, 24, California, fountain girl, drive in restaurant; granddaughter Donna M. Cowan, May, California.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, Roger P. Smith, born: 25 March 1927; died: 20 February 1996 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  15. Find a Grave (website). Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, LaVerne E. Stelter Smith, born: unknown, Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois; died: 19 January 2020 in Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the name and link for her husband).
  16. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Third Generation
8. Karen Marie Smith3 (Donald,2 Clarence1), 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

9. Sharon A. Smith3 (Donald,2 Clarence1), 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).

10. Donna Lee Smith3 (Donald,2 Clarence1), 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

11. Raymond David Smith3 (Raymond,2 Clarence1), born 13 June 1945 in Napa County, California.12, 13 Raymond married, 14 June 1969 in Napa County, California, Mary Anne Myers14 (born ca. 1946, the daughter of Harlan Helm Myers and Emily Margaret ‘Margie’ Solomon).

12. Melodie Dawn Smith3 (Raymond,2 Clarence1), born 11 September 1947 in California.5, 13 Melodie married, 10 September 1967 in Napa County, California, Kenneth Allen Kroplin16 (born 16 May 1946 in Napa, Napa County, California, the son of Robert E. Kroplin and Denise A. Solomon;15 Kenneth died 30 August 200015). Their marriage ended in divorce in June 1977 in Napa County, California.17

14. Barbara R. Smith3 (Roger,2 Clarence1), born 20 April 1957.5 Barbara married James Mark Gorvad (born 7 January 1966, parents not determined5).

15. Elizabeth A. Smith3 (Roger,2 Clarence1), born 18 February 1959.5 Elizabeth married, 5 July 1981, Paul Robert Sanko5 (born 13 October 1958, parents not determined5).

  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.
  12. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Raymond David Smith, born: 13 June 1945 in Napa County, California; mother’s name: Stockton.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Napa County, Napa, E.D. 28-31B, Sheet No. 6, Raymond E. Smith, 30, Illinois, ship fitter, navy yard; wife Olive M. Smith, 28, California; son Raymond D. Smith, 4, California; daughter Melodie D. Smith, 2, California.
  14. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Raymond D. Smith, age 23, and Mary A. Myers, age 22; married on 14 June 1969 in Napa [County], California.
  15. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Kenneth Allen Kroplin, died: 30 August 2000; born: 16 May 1946 in Napa, Napa [County], California; father: Robert E. Kroplin; mother: Denise A. Solomon.
  16. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Kenneth A. Kroplin, age 21; Melodie D. Smith, age 20; married on 10 September 1967 in Napa [County], California.
  17. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Kenneth A. Kroplin and Melodie D. Smith, divorced in June 1977 in Napa [County], California.