Homer S. Smith: Appalachian Aristocracy

1898 -

Generation: 1

Homer S. Smith was born ca 1898, Virginia.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Homer S Smith
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary E Smith
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Homer S Smith 32
Mary E Smith 26

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Homer S Smith
Age: 42
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1898
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Carolina Avenue
House Number: 420
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Shipping Clerk
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $4500
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $1560
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Homer S Smith 42
Mary E Smith 35
Homer S Smith 13
Betty G Smith 4
James B Whittaker 72 [father-in-law]
Gary H Whittaker 32 [brother-in-law]

Homer married Mary E. WHITEAKER. Mary (daughter of James Berry WHITEAKER and Katherine (Kate) GARY) was born ca 1903, Smyth Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Homer S. Smith, Jr. was born ca 1927, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.
3. Betty G. Smith was born ca 1936, Bristol, Washington Co. VA.

Generation: 2

Homer S. Smith, Jr.

(1.Homer¹) was born ca 1927, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census about Homer Smith
Name: Homer Smith
Gender: Male
Age: 3 years 1 month
Birth Year: abt 1927
Birthplace: Tennessee
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Map of Home: View Map
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James B Whiteaker 63
James B Whiteaker 29
Robert B Whiteaker 24
Gary Stj(St John) Whiteaker 21
Hewy C Whiteaker 19
Allen B Whiteaker 17
Myrtle L Whiteaker 23
Mary B Whiteaker 4
Robert B Whiteaker 6 months
Homer Smith 3 years 1 month
[Note: Was he living with his grandfather or just visiting when the census taker came?]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Homer S Smith Junior
Age: 13
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1927
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Tennessee
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Carolina Avenue
Inferred Residence in 1935: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Homer S Smith 42
Mary E Smith 35
Homer S Smith 13
Betty G Smith 4
James B Whittaker 72 [grandfather]
Gary H Whittaker 32 [uncle]

Betty G. Smith

(1.Homer¹) was born ca 1936, Bristol, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Betty G Smith
Age: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1936
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Carolina Avenue
Residence in 1935: Same House
Household Members:
Homer S Smith 42
Mary E Smith 35
Homer S Smith 13
Betty G Smith 4
James B Whittaker 72 [grandfather]
Gary H Whittaker 32 [uncle]