Family Group Sheet
NameTroy Claud Smedley, 2C2R
Birth26 Feb 1917, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death26 Feb 1917, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherMelvin Claude Smedley (1890-1979)
MotherRebecca “Becky” Frances Ginter (1894-1984)
Notes for Troy Claud Smedley
The Kentucky birth index lists Troy C. Smedley, born 26 Feb 1917 in Rowan Co., mother’s maiden name Rebecca Genter.
His death certificate records Troy Claud Smedley, age blank, born and died 26 Feb 1917 in Clearfield, Rowan Co., Ky, father Melvin C. Smedley, mother’s maiden name Rebecca F. Ginter, both born in Rowan Co., Ky, cause of death monstrosity, informant blank, burial in Bradley Cemetery. Although the birth and death date are the same, it is not stamped as a stillbirth.
His gravestone in Clearfield Cemetery (which was formerly known as Bradley Cemetery), according to the survey taken by the Rowan County Historical Society, says Troy C. Smedley, with the dates 26 Feb 1917 to 26 Feb 1927. The 1927 is most likely due to someone misreading their own handwriting in their survey notes.
His death certificate records Troy Claud Smedley, age blank, born and died 26 Feb 1917 in Clearfield, Rowan Co., Ky, father Melvin C. Smedley, mother’s maiden name Rebecca F. Ginter, both born in Rowan Co., Ky, cause of death monstrosity, informant blank, burial in Bradley Cemetery. Although the birth and death date are the same, it is not stamped as a stillbirth.
His gravestone in Clearfield Cemetery (which was formerly known as Bradley Cemetery), according to the survey taken by the Rowan County Historical Society, says Troy C. Smedley, with the dates 26 Feb 1917 to 26 Feb 1927. The 1927 is most likely due to someone misreading their own handwriting in their survey notes.
