Madora (Kemp) Smith (abt. 1876 - aft. 1930)

Born about 1876 in Texas, United States

Died after 1930 after about age 54 in Los Angeles, California, United States [uncertain]

Biography

Madora (Kemp) Smith is a part of US Black heritage.

Madora was born about 1876. She is the daughter of Sandy Kemp and Betty Carter.

In the 1880 census Madora (age 4), Homeworker, was the daughter of Sandy Kemp in Galveston, Galveston, Texas, United States.^[1]

Madora married Robert H. Smith on 27 March 1896 in Galveston, Texas, United States.^[2]

In the 1930 census Madora (age 52), Servant, was the divorced servant of Mike Lang at 220 South Norton, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Galveston, Galveston, Texas; Roll: 1305; Page: 236a; Enumeration District: 074
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #7573636 (accessed 4 May 2024)
   Madora Kemp (4), single daughter, Homeworker, in household of Sandy Kemp (54) in Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA. Born in Texas.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965"
   Galveston County Clerks Office; Galveston, Texas; Marriage Records; Certificate Number: 1544
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9168 #224370712 (accessed 4 May 2024)
   Madora Kemp marriage to Robert H. Smith on 27 Mar 1896 in Galveston, Texas, USA.
3. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 2339875
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #123592312 (accessed 4 May 2024)
   Madora Kemp (52), divorced servant, Servant, in household of Mike Lang (52) at 220 South Norton, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. Born in Texas.