Note: All biographical information researched and entered by Kool Graves. I verified through Pete's sister that Pete, his dad, and grandfather had at least the first and last names. Pete's father's middle name is Baker and not "J" as the 1930 Census indicates. Sister could not remember Pete's middle name and said her mom gave all the kids a middle name. Peter III is clearly named after his father but I could not find any other record for Pete with a middle name. Pete's nickname was "Pete".
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Mississippi Enumeration of Educable Children
Name Peter Smith
Event Type School enrollment
Event Date 1929
Event Place , Hinds, Mississippi, United States
Gender Male
Age 9
Birth Year (Estimated) 1920
Parent Name Peter Smith
Note by Kool Graves: Pete is on the above enumeration list with his siblings: Minnie, Robert, and Tobe.
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Source: 1930 US Census
Name: Peter J Smith
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Mississippi
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Longino Extening
Ward of City: 9th
House Number: 1576
Dwelling Number: 133
Family Number: 153
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members: Name Age
Peter J Smith 30
Mary E Smith 28
Minnie L Smith 12
Robert L Smith 10
Peter J Smith 8
Lobe L Smith 5
Herlene W Smith 3
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Source: 1940 U.S. Census
Name: Peter Smith
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 9, Jackson, Beat 1, Hinds, Mississippi, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): Negro
Race: Negro
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Mississippi
Birth Year (Estimated): 1924
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Peter Smith Head M 45 Mississippi
Mary Smith Wife F 43 Mississippi
Robert Smith Son M 18 Mississippi
Peter Smith Son M 16 Mississippi
Tobe Smith Son M 14 Mississippi
Nancy Smith Daughter F 12 Mississippi
Henry Smith Son M 7 Mississippi
Carrie Smith Daughter F 5 Mississippi
Mary Smith Daughter F 4 Mississippi
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Source: Pete's siblings
Pete was in the U.S. Marines and served in the Pacific at Iwo Jima. Pete has a baby sister named Alice who is too young for the 1940 census.
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Source: U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Peter Smith
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1923
Death Date: 11 Feb 1978
SSN: 428181564
Branch 1: M
Enlistment Date 1: 31 Mar 1944
Release Date 1: 27 Dec 1945
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Note by Kool Graves: The 1945 U.S. Directories record show Peter III married to Maggie; living at 2 Ross St., Jackson, MS; and employed at U.S.M.C.
The below 1947 US Directories Information is for Peter's parents to show where they lived. The actual directory shows Peter Sr (II) and Peter III living at the same address and both working at Gulf, Mobile and Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. Peter III is married to Sarah according to the directory.
Pete's sister indicated when Pete returned home from WWII, he worked at the local poultry plant and was certain he never worked at the railroad. Also, she does not remember a woman named Sarah being married to Pete or living at their house in Mississippi.
Name: Peter Smith
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1947
Street Address: 121 Sidway
Residence Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Occupation: Laborer
Spouse: Mary Smith
Publication Title: Jackson, Mississippi, City Directory, 1947
Household Members: Name
Peter Smith
Mary Smith
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Note by Kool Graves: Pete's children are as follows:
Son: Peter Charles Smith (Mother: Maggie Ruth "Tolliver" Smith)
Daughter: Alice Smith Russell of Milwaukee, WI (Mother: Maggie Smith)
Daughter: Gwylin Y. Readus (mother: Estella Readus Watkins Swoope)
Photos of all three kids attached.
Maggie and Pete lived about 7 minutes apart in Jackson, MS. during their childhood. She moved to Milwaukee, WI in 1948. Her daughter, Alice Russell also lives in Milwaukee. Maggie died in Milwaukee in 1996. See FAG memorial: 139038275. Relative indicated Pete lived in Milwaukee for about a couple of years then disappeared.
See FAG Memorial: 49778860 for Estella Swoope
Pete’s grandfather’s name (Tobe Winsley) is on the corner stone of St. Marks Episcopal Church on Lynch Street in Jackson, MS. The Winsley family founded this church. Peter III is the 13th member of the church.
In late 2003, I talked with Yvonne Jackson, JD Mayes, O.C. Mayes, and Ophelia Mayes. Peter died at a boarding home at 1408 Giddings Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio owned by Betty Jackson. After Betty's death her daughter, Yvonne Jackson (possible last name of "Head"), assumed ownership. Pete was separated but still married to Maggie at the time of his death. Maggie lived in Wisconsin had other kids separate from Pete. One lived in Chicago, IL.
Yvonne indicated Pete was a very good guy who kept people laughing. He consumed wine but no other alcoholic beverages. Pete was dating her aunt, Ethelene Smith (no relation just same last name), when he died. Ethelene was playing cards late at night. She went to check on Pete and found him hemorrhaging. Pete’s cause of death is: acute esophago-gastritis (Mallory-Weiss syndrome) and focal gastric ulceration. He also had coronary sclerotic heart disease. Pete's dog died right after him.
I also talked with Robert Smith's (brother and informant on Pete's death certificate) wife, Louise Smith. She like so many others indicated they had no pictures of Pete, did not know much about his kids, and don't know why Pete was gone so long away from his family. Robert and Tobe found Pete in Cleveland. He attended his mother and sister's funerals in the 1960's. Louise said the Smith family was very good to her and asked that I visit her in Chicago.
Peter Sr (II) had a heart attack and died in the 1952 on his job at a railroad site as indicated by his daughter. Peter II is buried in Jackson, MS. at a cemetery with several of his Winsley in-laws. He never moved to Chicago. Pete's mom, Mary, moved to Chicago with daughter, Alice, after Peter II's death. She (Mary) died in 1969 and is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Worth, IL. Peter III vanished for many years but surfaced
Peter III has a mother and sister named Mary. His mother Mary Winsley Smith named some of her children (Tobe and Henry) after men in her Winsley lineage. Those men in turn used the same first names for their kids.
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Source: Ohio Death Certificate
Father's Name: Peter Smith Sr.
Mother's Name: Mary Winsley
Spouse's Name: Maggie R. Toliver
Military Veteran: World War II
Informant: Robert Smith (Brother)
Occupation: Laborer, Fairmont Steel Co.
Residence: 7111 Duluth Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
Age at last birthday: 56
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Autopsy Performed: Yes
Case referred to Coroner: Yes
Pronounced Dead: 0615 am, 11 Feb 1978 by S.R. Gerber, MD, Coroner, 2121 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH
Buried: 16 Feb 1978
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Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Peter Smith
SSN: 428-18-1564
Born: 9 Oct 1921
Died: Feb 1978
State (Year) SSN issued:
Mississippi (Before 1951)
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Source: Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007
Name: Peter Smith
Birth Date: 1922
Gender: Male
Race: Non-white
Residence Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Death Date: 11 Feb 1978
Hospital of Death: Home
Death Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 009711
Age at Death: 56
Certifier: Coroner
Autopsy: Yes, used for certification
Marital status: Married
Census Tract: 1121
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Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Peter Smith
SSN: 428-18-1564
Born: 9 Oct 1921
Died: Feb 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: Mississippi (Before 1951)
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Note by Kool Graves: The 1900 Census is for Peter II at age 5 living with his parents Peter I and Pattie. Steve is Peter I's brother. Peter I's granddaughter indicates Pattie is from England, although the 1900 Census indicates she was born in Mississippi. Granddaughter indicates she never met her father's relatives but remember their names.
Source: 1900 US Census
Name: Peter Smith [Peter Jr Smith]
Age: 5
Birth Date: Dec 1894
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Beat 4, Hinds, Mississippi
Sheet Number: 4
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 73
Family Number: 73
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: Peter Smith
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Patie Smith
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Attended School: 0
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Smith 47
Patie Smith 44
Ross Smith 19
Cora Smith 16
Bettie Smith 10
Taylar Smith 9
Peter Smith 5
Robert Smith 3
Corle Smith 2
Agnes Smith 1
Steve Case 19
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Mississippi Enumeration of Educable Children
Name Peter Smith
Event Type School enrollment
Event Date 1929
Event Place , Hinds, Mississippi, United States
Gender Male
Age 9
Birth Year (Estimated) 1920
Parent Name Peter Smith
Note by Kool Graves: Pete is on the above enumeration list with his siblings: Minnie, Robert, and Tobe.
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Source: 1930 US Census
Name: Peter J Smith
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Mississippi
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Longino Extening
Ward of City: 9th
House Number: 1576
Dwelling Number: 133
Family Number: 153
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members: Name Age
Peter J Smith 30
Mary E Smith 28
Minnie L Smith 12
Robert L Smith 10
Peter J Smith 8
Lobe L Smith 5
Herlene W Smith 3
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Source: 1940 U.S. Census
Name: Peter Smith
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 9, Jackson, Beat 1, Hinds, Mississippi, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): Negro
Race: Negro
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Mississippi
Birth Year (Estimated): 1924
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Peter Smith Head M 45 Mississippi
Mary Smith Wife F 43 Mississippi
Robert Smith Son M 18 Mississippi
Peter Smith Son M 16 Mississippi
Tobe Smith Son M 14 Mississippi
Nancy Smith Daughter F 12 Mississippi
Henry Smith Son M 7 Mississippi
Carrie Smith Daughter F 5 Mississippi
Mary Smith Daughter F 4 Mississippi
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Source: Pete's siblings
Pete was in the U.S. Marines and served in the Pacific at Iwo Jima. Pete has a baby sister named Alice who is too young for the 1940 census.
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Source: U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Peter Smith
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1923
Death Date: 11 Feb 1978
SSN: 428181564
Branch 1: M
Enlistment Date 1: 31 Mar 1944
Release Date 1: 27 Dec 1945
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Note by Kool Graves: The 1945 U.S. Directories record show Peter III married to Maggie; living at 2 Ross St., Jackson, MS; and employed at U.S.M.C.
The below 1947 US Directories Information is for Peter's parents to show where they lived. The actual directory shows Peter Sr (II) and Peter III living at the same address and both working at Gulf, Mobile and Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. Peter III is married to Sarah according to the directory.
Pete's sister indicated when Pete returned home from WWII, he worked at the local poultry plant and was certain he never worked at the railroad. Also, she does not remember a woman named Sarah being married to Pete or living at their house in Mississippi.
Name: Peter Smith
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1947
Street Address: 121 Sidway
Residence Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Occupation: Laborer
Spouse: Mary Smith
Publication Title: Jackson, Mississippi, City Directory, 1947
Household Members: Name
Peter Smith
Mary Smith
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Note by Kool Graves: Pete's children are as follows:
Son: Peter Charles Smith (Mother: Maggie Ruth "Tolliver" Smith)
Daughter: Alice Smith Russell of Milwaukee, WI (Mother: Maggie Smith)
Daughter: Gwylin Y. Readus (mother: Estella Readus Watkins Swoope)
Photos of all three kids attached.
Maggie and Pete lived about 7 minutes apart in Jackson, MS. during their childhood. She moved to Milwaukee, WI in 1948. Her daughter, Alice Russell also lives in Milwaukee. Maggie died in Milwaukee in 1996. See FAG memorial: 139038275. Relative indicated Pete lived in Milwaukee for about a couple of years then disappeared.
See FAG Memorial: 49778860 for Estella Swoope
Pete’s grandfather’s name (Tobe Winsley) is on the corner stone of St. Marks Episcopal Church on Lynch Street in Jackson, MS. The Winsley family founded this church. Peter III is the 13th member of the church.
In late 2003, I talked with Yvonne Jackson, JD Mayes, O.C. Mayes, and Ophelia Mayes. Peter died at a boarding home at 1408 Giddings Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio owned by Betty Jackson. After Betty's death her daughter, Yvonne Jackson (possible last name of "Head"), assumed ownership. Pete was separated but still married to Maggie at the time of his death. Maggie lived in Wisconsin had other kids separate from Pete. One lived in Chicago, IL.
Yvonne indicated Pete was a very good guy who kept people laughing. He consumed wine but no other alcoholic beverages. Pete was dating her aunt, Ethelene Smith (no relation just same last name), when he died. Ethelene was playing cards late at night. She went to check on Pete and found him hemorrhaging. Pete’s cause of death is: acute esophago-gastritis (Mallory-Weiss syndrome) and focal gastric ulceration. He also had coronary sclerotic heart disease. Pete's dog died right after him.
I also talked with Robert Smith's (brother and informant on Pete's death certificate) wife, Louise Smith. She like so many others indicated they had no pictures of Pete, did not know much about his kids, and don't know why Pete was gone so long away from his family. Robert and Tobe found Pete in Cleveland. He attended his mother and sister's funerals in the 1960's. Louise said the Smith family was very good to her and asked that I visit her in Chicago.
Peter Sr (II) had a heart attack and died in the 1952 on his job at a railroad site as indicated by his daughter. Peter II is buried in Jackson, MS. at a cemetery with several of his Winsley in-laws. He never moved to Chicago. Pete's mom, Mary, moved to Chicago with daughter, Alice, after Peter II's death. She (Mary) died in 1969 and is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Worth, IL. Peter III vanished for many years but surfaced
Peter III has a mother and sister named Mary. His mother Mary Winsley Smith named some of her children (Tobe and Henry) after men in her Winsley lineage. Those men in turn used the same first names for their kids.
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Source: Ohio Death Certificate
Father's Name: Peter Smith Sr.
Mother's Name: Mary Winsley
Spouse's Name: Maggie R. Toliver
Military Veteran: World War II
Informant: Robert Smith (Brother)
Occupation: Laborer, Fairmont Steel Co.
Residence: 7111 Duluth Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
Age at last birthday: 56
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Autopsy Performed: Yes
Case referred to Coroner: Yes
Pronounced Dead: 0615 am, 11 Feb 1978 by S.R. Gerber, MD, Coroner, 2121 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH
Buried: 16 Feb 1978
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Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Peter Smith
SSN: 428-18-1564
Born: 9 Oct 1921
Died: Feb 1978
State (Year) SSN issued:
Mississippi (Before 1951)
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Source: Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007
Name: Peter Smith
Birth Date: 1922
Gender: Male
Race: Non-white
Residence Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Death Date: 11 Feb 1978
Hospital of Death: Home
Death Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 009711
Age at Death: 56
Certifier: Coroner
Autopsy: Yes, used for certification
Marital status: Married
Census Tract: 1121
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Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Peter Smith
SSN: 428-18-1564
Born: 9 Oct 1921
Died: Feb 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: Mississippi (Before 1951)
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Note by Kool Graves: The 1900 Census is for Peter II at age 5 living with his parents Peter I and Pattie. Steve is Peter I's brother. Peter I's granddaughter indicates Pattie is from England, although the 1900 Census indicates she was born in Mississippi. Granddaughter indicates she never met her father's relatives but remember their names.
Source: 1900 US Census
Name: Peter Smith [Peter Jr Smith]
Age: 5
Birth Date: Dec 1894
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Beat 4, Hinds, Mississippi
Sheet Number: 4
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 73
Family Number: 73
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: Peter Smith
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Patie Smith
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Attended School: 0
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Smith 47
Patie Smith 44
Ross Smith 19
Cora Smith 16
Bettie Smith 10
Taylar Smith 9
Peter Smith 5
Robert Smith 3
Corle Smith 2
Agnes Smith 1
Steve Case 19
Note: All biographical information researched and entered by Kool Graves. I verified through Pete's sister that Pete, his dad, and grandfather had at least the first and last names. Pete's father's middle name is Baker and not "J" as the 1930 Census indicates. Sister could not remember Pete's middle name and said her mom gave all the kids a middle name. Peter III is clearly named after his father but I could not find any other record for Pete with a middle name. Pete's nickname was "Pete".
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Mississippi Enumeration of Educable Children
Name Peter Smith
Event Type School enrollment
Event Date 1929
Event Place , Hinds, Mississippi, United States
Gender Male
Age 9
Birth Year (Estimated) 1920
Parent Name Peter Smith
Note by Kool Graves: Pete is on the above enumeration list with his siblings: Minnie, Robert, and Tobe.
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Source: 1930 US Census
Name: Peter J Smith
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Mississippi
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Longino Extening
Ward of City: 9th
House Number: 1576
Dwelling Number: 133
Family Number: 153
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members: Name Age
Peter J Smith 30
Mary E Smith 28
Minnie L Smith 12
Robert L Smith 10
Peter J Smith 8
Lobe L Smith 5
Herlene W Smith 3
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Source: 1940 U.S. Census
Name: Peter Smith
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 9, Jackson, Beat 1, Hinds, Mississippi, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): Negro
Race: Negro
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Mississippi
Birth Year (Estimated): 1924
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Peter Smith Head M 45 Mississippi
Mary Smith Wife F 43 Mississippi
Robert Smith Son M 18 Mississippi
Peter Smith Son M 16 Mississippi
Tobe Smith Son M 14 Mississippi
Nancy Smith Daughter F 12 Mississippi
Henry Smith Son M 7 Mississippi
Carrie Smith Daughter F 5 Mississippi
Mary Smith Daughter F 4 Mississippi
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Source: Pete's siblings
Pete was in the U.S. Marines and served in the Pacific at Iwo Jima. Pete has a baby sister named Alice who is too young for the 1940 census.
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Source: U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Peter Smith
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1923
Death Date: 11 Feb 1978
SSN: 428181564
Branch 1: M
Enlistment Date 1: 31 Mar 1944
Release Date 1: 27 Dec 1945
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Note by Kool Graves: The 1945 U.S. Directories record show Peter III married to Maggie; living at 2 Ross St., Jackson, MS; and employed at U.S.M.C.
The below 1947 US Directories Information is for Peter's parents to show where they lived. The actual directory shows Peter Sr (II) and Peter III living at the same address and both working at Gulf, Mobile and Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. Peter III is married to Sarah according to the directory.
Pete's sister indicated when Pete returned home from WWII, he worked at the local poultry plant and was certain he never worked at the railroad. Also, she does not remember a woman named Sarah being married to Pete or living at their house in Mississippi.
Name: Peter Smith
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1947
Street Address: 121 Sidway
Residence Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Occupation: Laborer
Spouse: Mary Smith
Publication Title: Jackson, Mississippi, City Directory, 1947
Household Members: Name
Peter Smith
Mary Smith
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Note by Kool Graves: Pete's children are as follows:
Son: Peter Charles Smith (Mother: Maggie Ruth "Tolliver" Smith)
Daughter: Alice Smith Russell of Milwaukee, WI (Mother: Maggie Smith)
Daughter: Gwylin Y. Readus (mother: Estella Readus Watkins Swoope)
Photos of all three kids attached.
Maggie and Pete lived about 7 minutes apart in Jackson, MS. during their childhood. She moved to Milwaukee, WI in 1948. Her daughter, Alice Russell also lives in Milwaukee. Maggie died in Milwaukee in 1996. See FAG memorial: 139038275. Relative indicated Pete lived in Milwaukee for about a couple of years then disappeared.
See FAG Memorial: 49778860 for Estella Swoope
Pete’s grandfather’s name (Tobe Winsley) is on the corner stone of St. Marks Episcopal Church on Lynch Street in Jackson, MS. The Winsley family founded this church. Peter III is the 13th member of the church.
In late 2003, I talked with Yvonne Jackson, JD Mayes, O.C. Mayes, and Ophelia Mayes. Peter died at a boarding home at 1408 Giddings Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio owned by Betty Jackson. After Betty's death her daughter, Yvonne Jackson (possible last name of "Head"), assumed ownership. Pete was separated but still married to Maggie at the time of his death. Maggie lived in Wisconsin had other kids separate from Pete. One lived in Chicago, IL.
Yvonne indicated Pete was a very good guy who kept people laughing. He consumed wine but no other alcoholic beverages. Pete was dating her aunt, Ethelene Smith (no relation just same last name), when he died. Ethelene was playing cards late at night. She went to check on Pete and found him hemorrhaging. Pete’s cause of death is: acute esophago-gastritis (Mallory-Weiss syndrome) and focal gastric ulceration. He also had coronary sclerotic heart disease. Pete's dog died right after him.
I also talked with Robert Smith's (brother and informant on Pete's death certificate) wife, Louise Smith. She like so many others indicated they had no pictures of Pete, did not know much about his kids, and don't know why Pete was gone so long away from his family. Robert and Tobe found Pete in Cleveland. He attended his mother and sister's funerals in the 1960's. Louise said the Smith family was very good to her and asked that I visit her in Chicago.
Peter Sr (II) had a heart attack and died in the 1952 on his job at a railroad site as indicated by his daughter. Peter II is buried in Jackson, MS. at a cemetery with several of his Winsley in-laws. He never moved to Chicago. Pete's mom, Mary, moved to Chicago with daughter, Alice, after Peter II's death. She (Mary) died in 1969 and is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Worth, IL. Peter III vanished for many years but surfaced
Peter III has a mother and sister named Mary. His mother Mary Winsley Smith named some of her children (Tobe and Henry) after men in her Winsley lineage. Those men in turn used the same first names for their kids.
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Source: Ohio Death Certificate
Father's Name: Peter Smith Sr.
Mother's Name: Mary Winsley
Spouse's Name: Maggie R. Toliver
Military Veteran: World War II
Informant: Robert Smith (Brother)
Occupation: Laborer, Fairmont Steel Co.
Residence: 7111 Duluth Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
Age at last birthday: 56
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Autopsy Performed: Yes
Case referred to Coroner: Yes
Pronounced Dead: 0615 am, 11 Feb 1978 by S.R. Gerber, MD, Coroner, 2121 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH
Buried: 16 Feb 1978
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Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Peter Smith
SSN: 428-18-1564
Born: 9 Oct 1921
Died: Feb 1978
State (Year) SSN issued:
Mississippi (Before 1951)
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Source: Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007
Name: Peter Smith
Birth Date: 1922
Gender: Male
Race: Non-white
Residence Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Death Date: 11 Feb 1978
Hospital of Death: Home
Death Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 009711
Age at Death: 56
Certifier: Coroner
Autopsy: Yes, used for certification
Marital status: Married
Census Tract: 1121
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Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Peter Smith
SSN: 428-18-1564
Born: 9 Oct 1921
Died: Feb 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: Mississippi (Before 1951)
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Note by Kool Graves: The 1900 Census is for Peter II at age 5 living with his parents Peter I and Pattie. Steve is Peter I's brother. Peter I's granddaughter indicates Pattie is from England, although the 1900 Census indicates she was born in Mississippi. Granddaughter indicates she never met her father's relatives but remember their names.
Source: 1900 US Census
Name: Peter Smith [Peter Jr Smith]
Age: 5
Birth Date: Dec 1894
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Beat 4, Hinds, Mississippi
Sheet Number: 4
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 73
Family Number: 73
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: Peter Smith
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Patie Smith
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Attended School: 0
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Smith 47
Patie Smith 44
Ross Smith 19
Cora Smith 16
Bettie Smith 10
Taylar Smith 9
Peter Smith 5
Robert Smith 3
Corle Smith 2
Agnes Smith 1
Steve Case 19
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Mississippi Enumeration of Educable Children
Name Peter Smith
Event Type School enrollment
Event Date 1929
Event Place , Hinds, Mississippi, United States
Gender Male
Age 9
Birth Year (Estimated) 1920
Parent Name Peter Smith
Note by Kool Graves: Pete is on the above enumeration list with his siblings: Minnie, Robert, and Tobe.
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Source: 1930 US Census
Name: Peter J Smith
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Mississippi
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Longino Extening
Ward of City: 9th
House Number: 1576
Dwelling Number: 133
Family Number: 153
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members: Name Age
Peter J Smith 30
Mary E Smith 28
Minnie L Smith 12
Robert L Smith 10
Peter J Smith 8
Lobe L Smith 5
Herlene W Smith 3
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Source: 1940 U.S. Census
Name: Peter Smith
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 9, Jackson, Beat 1, Hinds, Mississippi, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): Negro
Race: Negro
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Mississippi
Birth Year (Estimated): 1924
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Peter Smith Head M 45 Mississippi
Mary Smith Wife F 43 Mississippi
Robert Smith Son M 18 Mississippi
Peter Smith Son M 16 Mississippi
Tobe Smith Son M 14 Mississippi
Nancy Smith Daughter F 12 Mississippi
Henry Smith Son M 7 Mississippi
Carrie Smith Daughter F 5 Mississippi
Mary Smith Daughter F 4 Mississippi
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Source: Pete's siblings
Pete was in the U.S. Marines and served in the Pacific at Iwo Jima. Pete has a baby sister named Alice who is too young for the 1940 census.
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Source: U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Peter Smith
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1923
Death Date: 11 Feb 1978
SSN: 428181564
Branch 1: M
Enlistment Date 1: 31 Mar 1944
Release Date 1: 27 Dec 1945
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Note by Kool Graves: The 1945 U.S. Directories record show Peter III married to Maggie; living at 2 Ross St., Jackson, MS; and employed at U.S.M.C.
The below 1947 US Directories Information is for Peter's parents to show where they lived. The actual directory shows Peter Sr (II) and Peter III living at the same address and both working at Gulf, Mobile and Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. Peter III is married to Sarah according to the directory.
Pete's sister indicated when Pete returned home from WWII, he worked at the local poultry plant and was certain he never worked at the railroad. Also, she does not remember a woman named Sarah being married to Pete or living at their house in Mississippi.
Name: Peter Smith
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1947
Street Address: 121 Sidway
Residence Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Occupation: Laborer
Spouse: Mary Smith
Publication Title: Jackson, Mississippi, City Directory, 1947
Household Members: Name
Peter Smith
Mary Smith
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Note by Kool Graves: Pete's children are as follows:
Son: Peter Charles Smith (Mother: Maggie Ruth "Tolliver" Smith)
Daughter: Alice Smith Russell of Milwaukee, WI (Mother: Maggie Smith)
Daughter: Gwylin Y. Readus (mother: Estella Readus Watkins Swoope)
Photos of all three kids attached.
Maggie and Pete lived about 7 minutes apart in Jackson, MS. during their childhood. She moved to Milwaukee, WI in 1948. Her daughter, Alice Russell also lives in Milwaukee. Maggie died in Milwaukee in 1996. See FAG memorial: 139038275. Relative indicated Pete lived in Milwaukee for about a couple of years then disappeared.
See FAG Memorial: 49778860 for Estella Swoope
Pete’s grandfather’s name (Tobe Winsley) is on the corner stone of St. Marks Episcopal Church on Lynch Street in Jackson, MS. The Winsley family founded this church. Peter III is the 13th member of the church.
In late 2003, I talked with Yvonne Jackson, JD Mayes, O.C. Mayes, and Ophelia Mayes. Peter died at a boarding home at 1408 Giddings Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio owned by Betty Jackson. After Betty's death her daughter, Yvonne Jackson (possible last name of "Head"), assumed ownership. Pete was separated but still married to Maggie at the time of his death. Maggie lived in Wisconsin had other kids separate from Pete. One lived in Chicago, IL.
Yvonne indicated Pete was a very good guy who kept people laughing. He consumed wine but no other alcoholic beverages. Pete was dating her aunt, Ethelene Smith (no relation just same last name), when he died. Ethelene was playing cards late at night. She went to check on Pete and found him hemorrhaging. Pete’s cause of death is: acute esophago-gastritis (Mallory-Weiss syndrome) and focal gastric ulceration. He also had coronary sclerotic heart disease. Pete's dog died right after him.
I also talked with Robert Smith's (brother and informant on Pete's death certificate) wife, Louise Smith. She like so many others indicated they had no pictures of Pete, did not know much about his kids, and don't know why Pete was gone so long away from his family. Robert and Tobe found Pete in Cleveland. He attended his mother and sister's funerals in the 1960's. Louise said the Smith family was very good to her and asked that I visit her in Chicago.
Peter Sr (II) had a heart attack and died in the 1952 on his job at a railroad site as indicated by his daughter. Peter II is buried in Jackson, MS. at a cemetery with several of his Winsley in-laws. He never moved to Chicago. Pete's mom, Mary, moved to Chicago with daughter, Alice, after Peter II's death. She (Mary) died in 1969 and is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Worth, IL. Peter III vanished for many years but surfaced
Peter III has a mother and sister named Mary. His mother Mary Winsley Smith named some of her children (Tobe and Henry) after men in her Winsley lineage. Those men in turn used the same first names for their kids.
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Source: Ohio Death Certificate
Father's Name: Peter Smith Sr.
Mother's Name: Mary Winsley
Spouse's Name: Maggie R. Toliver
Military Veteran: World War II
Informant: Robert Smith (Brother)
Occupation: Laborer, Fairmont Steel Co.
Residence: 7111 Duluth Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
Age at last birthday: 56
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Autopsy Performed: Yes
Case referred to Coroner: Yes
Pronounced Dead: 0615 am, 11 Feb 1978 by S.R. Gerber, MD, Coroner, 2121 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH
Buried: 16 Feb 1978
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Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Peter Smith
SSN: 428-18-1564
Born: 9 Oct 1921
Died: Feb 1978
State (Year) SSN issued:
Mississippi (Before 1951)
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Source: Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007
Name: Peter Smith
Birth Date: 1922
Gender: Male
Race: Non-white
Residence Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Death Date: 11 Feb 1978
Hospital of Death: Home
Death Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 009711
Age at Death: 56
Certifier: Coroner
Autopsy: Yes, used for certification
Marital status: Married
Census Tract: 1121
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Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Peter Smith
SSN: 428-18-1564
Born: 9 Oct 1921
Died: Feb 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: Mississippi (Before 1951)
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Note by Kool Graves: The 1900 Census is for Peter II at age 5 living with his parents Peter I and Pattie. Steve is Peter I's brother. Peter I's granddaughter indicates Pattie is from England, although the 1900 Census indicates she was born in Mississippi. Granddaughter indicates she never met her father's relatives but remember their names.
Source: 1900 US Census
Name: Peter Smith [Peter Jr Smith]
Age: 5
Birth Date: Dec 1894
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Beat 4, Hinds, Mississippi
Sheet Number: 4
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 73
Family Number: 73
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: Peter Smith
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Patie Smith
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Attended School: 0
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Smith 47
Patie Smith 44
Ross Smith 19
Cora Smith 16
Bettie Smith 10
Taylar Smith 9
Peter Smith 5
Robert Smith 3
Corle Smith 2
Agnes Smith 1
Steve Case 19
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