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Smith, John Dodson

Male 1905 - 1976  (71 years)


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  • Name Smith, John Dodson  [1
    Birth 29 Oct 1905  Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Name Johnny 
    Reference Number 78 
    Death 3 Nov 1976  Danville, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Memorial Hospital
    Burial New Hope United Methodist Church, Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I78  Caswell County
    Last Modified 11 Mar 2024 

    Father Smith, George Spears,   b. 15 Jun 1868, Buncombe County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Mar 1927, Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Adkins, Ada Frances,   b. 17 Feb 1875, Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Aug 1954, Danville, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 17 Jun 1891  Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Monroe Oliver, Justice of the Peace
    Reference Number 2207 
    Family ID F50  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Williams, Anita Katherine,   b. 6 Mar 1904, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 May 1976, Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Marriage 7 Sep 1926  Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Reference Number 3614 
    Family ID F72  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 11 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 29 Oct 1905 - Caswell County, North Carolina Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 7 Sep 1926 - Caswell County, North Carolina Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 3 Nov 1976 - Danville, Virginia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - New Hope United Methodist Church, Caswell County, North Carolina Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • John Dodson Smith (1905-1976)

      Kinch Williams House

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      (for larger image, click on photograph)
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      The following is from An Inventory of Historic Architecture: Caswell County, North Carolina, Ruth Little-Stokes (1979) at 149:

      "Photo 214. Kinch Williams House. ca. 1820. 2-story frame Federal style house, with rear interior chimneys flush with wall surface, find modillion cornice, some beaded siding, molded surrounds, symmetrical facade with center double door entrance with transom."
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      John Dodson Smith and Anita Katherine Williams were the last couple to live in the house shown above. It was inherited by the sister of John Dodson Smith, Eva Clarice Smith Wilson, who lived there for a few years. Today, the house is derelict.
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      No children survived childbirth. One son was born in 1927 but died during childbirth.

      Find A Grave Memorial.
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      Tobacco Barns Burn: W. A. Oldham of near Taylor's store lost a new tobacco barn and its contents by fire last Friday. Johnnie Smith of Hamer also lost a barn Saturday night. The Caswell Messenger (Yanceyville, North Carolina), 17 August 1944.
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      1910 US Census
      Name: John Smith
      Age in 1910: 4
      Estimated birth year: abt 1906
      Birthplace: North Carolina
      Home in 1910: Yanceyville, Caswell, North Carolina
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Marital Status: Single
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Mother's Birth Place: North Carolina
      Father's Birth Place: North Carolina
      Household Members: Name Age
      George S Smith 42
      Ada Smith 35
      Pearl Smith 14
      William Smith 13
      Jesus [Jesse] Smith 11
      Mary Smith 9
      Ada Smith 7
      John Smith 4
      Robert Smith 2

      1940 US Federal Census
      Name: John Smith
      Respondent: Yes
      Age: 34
      Estimated birth year: abt 1906
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: North Carolina
      Marital Status: Married
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Home in 1940: Dan River, Caswell, North Carolina
      Street: Homes
      Farm: Yes
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Dan River, Caswell, North Carolina
      Residence in 1935: Rural, Same House
      Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
      Sheet Number: 1A
      Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 5
      Occupation: Farmer
      House Owned or Rented: Owned
      Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 3000
      Attended School or College: No
      Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
      Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
      Class of Worker: Working on own account
      Weeks Worked in 1939: 50
      Income: 0
      Income Other Sources: Yes
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      John Smith 34
      Anita Smith 35
      Lilly Williams 68

  • Sources 
    1. Details: Gravestone at New Hope United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North Carolina).