Family Group Sheet
NameWalter Henry Smith
Birth4 Sep 1887, Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland
Death6 Feb 1980, La Verne, Los Angeles Co., California
Marriageabt 1909, Yakima Co., Washington
SpouseGrace L. Quesinberry, 2C2R
Birth4 Sep 1890, Carroll Co., Virginia
Death26 Sep 1972, La Verne, Los Angeles Co., California
FatherPerry Johnson Quesinberry (1867-1946)
MotherSamaria Catherine Gardner (1870-1918)
Children
1 FDoris S. Smith, 3C1R
Birthabt 1910, Yakima Co., Washington
2 MRoy W. Smith, 3C1R
Birthabt 1911, Yakima Co., Washington
3 MPerry J. Smith, 3C1R
Birthabt 1914, Yakima Co., Washington
4 FHazel G. Smith, 3C1R
Birth1918, Yakima Co., Washington
5 MEarl C. Smith , 3C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
Notes for Walter Henry Smith
His WW I draft registration card, filed 5 June 1917, records Walter Henry Smith, age 49, residence Sunnyside, Wakima Co., Washington, born 4 Sep 1888 in Hagerstown, Md, occupation carpenter, employer Buena Packing & Supply Co., Buena, Washington, married supporting wife & 3 children, conscientious objector status claimed as member of the Church of the Brethren.
The SSDI lists Walter Smith, born 4 Sep 1887, died Feb 1980, last residence La Verne, Los Angeles Co., California, last benefit sent to Pomona, Los Angeles Co., California, SSN issued in California before 1951.
The California death index lists Walter Henry Smith, born 4 Sep 1887 in Maryland, died 6 Feb 1980 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Fahrney.
Be careful not to confuse him with Walter Henry Smith born 25 Feb 1888 in Baltimore, who remained in that city.
The SSDI lists Walter Smith, born 4 Sep 1887, died Feb 1980, last residence La Verne, Los Angeles Co., California, last benefit sent to Pomona, Los Angeles Co., California, SSN issued in California before 1951.
The California death index lists Walter Henry Smith, born 4 Sep 1887 in Maryland, died 6 Feb 1980 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Fahrney.
Be careful not to confuse him with Walter Henry Smith born 25 Feb 1888 in Baltimore, who remained in that city.
Notes for Grace L. Quesinberry
The SSDI lists Grace Smith, born 4 Sep 1890, died Sep 1972, last residence La Verne, Los Angeles Co., California.
The California death index lists Grace L. Smith, born 4 Sep 1890 in Virginia, died 26 Sep 1972 in Los Angeles Co.
The California death index lists Grace L. Smith, born 4 Sep 1890 in Virginia, died 26 Sep 1972 in Los Angeles Co.
Census Notes for Walter Henry & Grace L. (Family)
1920 census of Yakima Co., Washington, Sunnyside precinct, enumerated 2 Feb, lists on p. 4B as family #85/89:
Smith, Walter, 32, b. Md Va Md, farmer; Grace, wife, 29, b. Va Va Va; Doris, dau, 9; Roy, son, 8; Perry, son, 5; Hazel, dau, 1 8/12. All children born Wash Md Va.
1930 census of Yakima Co, Washington, Sunnyside precinct, enumerated 10 April, lists on p. 5A as family #94:
Smith, Walter H., 42, age at first marriage 21, b. Md Md Md, farmer; Grace L., wife, 39, age at first marriage 18, b. Va Va Va; Doris S., dau, 19; Roy W., son, 18; Perry J., son, 15; Hazel G., son, 11; Earl C., son, 2 2/12. All children born Wash Md Va.
1940 census of Los Angeles Co., California, La Verne ED 19-716, enumerated 20 April, lists on p. 14B as family #413, at 2663 Sierra Way:
Smith, Walter H., 52, b. Md, carpenter construction work; Grace L., wife, 49, b. Va; Hazel G., dau, 20, single, b. Wash; Earl C., son, 12, b. Wash. All living in Sunnyside, Yakima Co., Wash in 1935.
Smith, Walter, 32, b. Md Va Md, farmer; Grace, wife, 29, b. Va Va Va; Doris, dau, 9; Roy, son, 8; Perry, son, 5; Hazel, dau, 1 8/12. All children born Wash Md Va.
1930 census of Yakima Co, Washington, Sunnyside precinct, enumerated 10 April, lists on p. 5A as family #94:
Smith, Walter H., 42, age at first marriage 21, b. Md Md Md, farmer; Grace L., wife, 39, age at first marriage 18, b. Va Va Va; Doris S., dau, 19; Roy W., son, 18; Perry J., son, 15; Hazel G., son, 11; Earl C., son, 2 2/12. All children born Wash Md Va.
1940 census of Los Angeles Co., California, La Verne ED 19-716, enumerated 20 April, lists on p. 14B as family #413, at 2663 Sierra Way:
Smith, Walter H., 52, b. Md, carpenter construction work; Grace L., wife, 49, b. Va; Hazel G., dau, 20, single, b. Wash; Earl C., son, 12, b. Wash. All living in Sunnyside, Yakima Co., Wash in 1935.
