Bernice Zelma Smith

b. 4 November 1911, d. 4 April 1984
Bernice Zelma (Smith) Larsen

Parents

FatherWilliam Elmer Smith b. 19 May 1887, d. 12 Oct 1918
MotherCora Eita Williams b. 20 May 1888, d. 26 Oct 1975
RelationshipGreat-granddaughter of Eli Williams
Appears on chartsDescendants (with spouses) of Christian Martin Larsen
Descendants (with spouses) of Eli Williams
In Family LineLarsen
Williams

Information

SSN Her social security number was issued in Missouri. 
Birth4 Nov 1911 Bernice Zelma Smith was born on 4 Nov 1911 in Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri. 
1920 Census
(with Mother)
12 Feb 1920 Bernice appeared in the 1920 Federal Census of Duck Creek Township, Stoddard County, Missouri, as Bernice Smith, in the household of her mother, Cora Eita Williams. She is a single white female, age 8. Lives 3 miles west of Dudley, 6 miles north then north 2 miles to District line. Daughter of head of household. She attended school since September 1, 1919. She was born in Missouri. Her mother and father were born in Missouri. She can speak English. She has no occupation. 
1930 Census
9 Apr 1930 Bernice appeared in the 1930 Federal Census of Pike Township, Stoddard County, Missouri, as Bernice Smith, in the household of Cora and Jiles William Jones. She is a single white female, age 18. Lives on Vancluser Road. Step daughter of head of household. She did not attend school since September 1, 1929. She can read and write. She was born in Missouri. Her mother and father were born in Missouri. She can speak English. She has no occupation. 
Marriage2 Dec 1933 Bernice Zelma Smith and Joseph Bryan Larsen, son of James Preston Larsen and Jessie Ellen Temple, were married on 2 Dec 1933 in Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri.
1940 Census
(Spouse of Head)
1940 Bernice appeared in the 1940 Federal Census of Duck Creek, Stoddard County, Missouri, with her husband, Joseph Bryan Larsen, and their children, Kenneth and Dale
SSNbefore 1951 Her social security number was issued in Missouri before 1951. 
Death4 Apr 1984 Bernice Zelma Smith died on 4 Apr 1984 in St. Louis City, Missouri, at age 72. 
Burial7 Apr 1984 She was buried on 7 Apr 1984, age 72, in Memorial Park, located in St. Louis, Missouri, in Section 17, Lot 357. 

Children of Bernice Zelma Smith and Joseph Bryan Larsen

3 of 5 known children of Bernice Zelma Smith and Joseph Bryan Larsen may still be living. 

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