Gordon William Goldsmith1,2,3,4

M, b. May 27, 1889, d. December 26, 1968
FatherDavid Columbus Goldsmith1,2 b. June 6, 1866, d. December 4, 1947
MotherMargaret C. "Maggie" Pinkerton1,2 b. October 25, 1865, d. August 11, 1936
     His Social Security Number was 246-10-4315.3 Gordon William Goldsmith was buried at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Pisgah Forest, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.3 He married Florence Mary Stepp.3 Gordon William Goldsmith was born on May 27, 1889 at Biltmore, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,4 He married Sarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill on May 1, 1913 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5,6,7 Gordon William Goldsmith died on December 26, 1968 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 79.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 130, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1910Dwelling 297, District 1, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2
1920Dwelling 160, District 95, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina8
1930Dwelling 77, District 10, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina9
1940Dwelling 9, District 45-9, East Flat Rock, Henderson Co., North Carolina10

Occupation

1920Ice plant laborer8
1930Laundry laborer9
1940Laundry fireman10

Family 1

Florence Mary Stepp b. March 5, 1898, d. January 31, 1996
Marriage*Gordon William Goldsmith married Florence Mary Stepp.3 

Family 2

Sarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill b. April 11, 1897, d. October 17, 1929
Marriage*Gordon William Goldsmith married Sarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill on May 1, 1913 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Gordon William Goldsmith death certificate.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Vera Irene Goldsmith death certificate.
  6. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clarence E. Goldsmith obituary in the Nov 25, 2001 edition.
  7. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Hattie Margaret Green death certificate.
  12. [S8432] Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, online www.thosshepherd.com, From the Minnie Geneva Goldsmith Garren obituary.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Belle Goldsmith Thompson obituary.
  14. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5464] Unknown compiler, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016.

Minnie Goldsmith1

F, b. November, 1895
FatherDavid Columbus Goldsmith1,2 b. June 6, 1866, d. December 4, 1947
MotherMargaret C. "Maggie" Pinkerton1,2 b. October 25, 1865, d. August 11, 1936
     Minnie Goldsmith was born in November, 1895 at North Carolina.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 130, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1910Dwelling 297, District 1, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Hattie Eva Goldsmith1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 10, 1898, d. August 13, 1984
FatherDavid Columbus Goldsmith1,2 b. June 6, 1866, d. December 4, 1947
MotherMargaret C. "Maggie" Pinkerton1,2 b. October 25, 1865, d. August 11, 1936
     Her Social Security Number was 242-34-8218.7 Hattie Eva Goldsmith was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.8 She was born on March 10, 1898 at North Carolina.1,3,7,8 As of January 25, 1913,her married name was Wolfe.6 She married Elzie Sadger Wolfe on January 25, 1913 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.4,9,5,6 Hattie Eva Goldsmith died on August 13, 1984 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 86.3,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 200, District 130, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1910Dwelling 297, District 1, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2
1920Dwelling 68, District 194, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina10
1930Dwelling 155, District 56, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina11
1940Dwelling 114, District 11-53A, Oakley, Buncombe Co., North Carolina12

Family

Elzie Sadger Wolfe b. April 9, 1894
Marriage*Hattie Eva Goldsmith married Elzie Sadger Wolfe on January 25, 1913 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.4,9,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Cecil Morris Wolfe death certificate.
  5. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Thelma Louise Wolfe obituary in the Apr 13, 2008 edition.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S6965] Woodlawn Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Gladys Mildred Wolfe Thompson obituary in the Nov 19, 2006 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Florence Mary Stepp1,2

F, b. March 5, 1898, d. January 31, 1996
     Florence Mary Stepp was buried at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Pisgah Forest, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.3 Her Social Security Number was 246-10-4315.4 Her married name was Goldsmith.1 She married Gordon William Goldsmith, son of David Columbus Goldsmith and Margaret C. "Maggie" Pinkerton.1 Florence Mary Stepp was born on March 5, 1898 at North Carolina.2,4,3 She died on January 31, 1996 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina, at age 97.4,2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 9, District 45-9, East Flat Rock, Henderson Co., North Carolina5

Family

Gordon William Goldsmith b. May 27, 1889, d. December 26, 1968
Marriage*Florence Mary Stepp married Gordon William Goldsmith, son of David Columbus Goldsmith and Margaret C. "Maggie" Pinkerton.1 

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Gordon William Goldsmith death certificate.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S8428] Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Transylvania Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 11, 1897, d. October 17, 1929
     Sarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill was buried at Dana United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dana, Henderson Co., North Carolina.6 She was born on April 11, 1897 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina.2 As of May 1, 1913,her married name was Goldsmith.5 She married Gordon William Goldsmith, son of David Columbus Goldsmith and Margaret C. "Maggie" Pinkerton, on May 1, 1913 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,7,5 Sarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill died on October 17, 1929 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 32.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 160, District 95, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina3

Family

Gordon William Goldsmith b. May 27, 1889, d. December 26, 1968
Marriage*Sarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill married Gordon William Goldsmith, son of David Columbus Goldsmith and Margaret C. "Maggie" Pinkerton, on May 1, 1913 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Vera Irene Goldsmith death certificate.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Sallie Goldsmith death certificate.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  5. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  6. [S8427] Dana United Methodist Church Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clarence E. Goldsmith obituary in the Nov 25, 2001 edition.
  8. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Hattie Margaret Green death certificate.
  9. [S8432] Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, online www.thosshepherd.com, From the Minnie Geneva Goldsmith Garren obituary.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Belle Goldsmith Thompson obituary.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5464] Unknown compiler, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016.

Vera Irene Goldsmith1

F, b. August 17, 1929, d. October 20, 1929
FatherGordon William Goldsmith1 b. May 27, 1889, d. December 26, 1968
MotherSarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill1 b. April 11, 1897, d. October 17, 1929
     Vera Irene Goldsmith was buried at Dana United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dana, Henderson Co., North Carolina.1,2 She was born on August 17, 1929 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina.1 She died on October 20, 1929 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Vera Irene Goldsmith death certificate.
  2. [S8427] Dana United Methodist Church Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.

Margaret Hattie Goldsmith1,2,3,4

F, b. January 17, 1915, d. February 27, 1949
FatherGordon William Goldsmith1,2,3,5 b. May 27, 1889, d. December 26, 1968
MotherSarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill1,3,5 b. April 11, 1897, d. October 17, 1929
     Margaret Hattie Goldsmith was buried at Oakdale Baptist Cemetery, Spencer, Rowan Co., North Carolina.3 Her married name was Green.3 She married Joseph Paul "Joe" Green.3,6,4 Margaret Hattie Goldsmith was born on January 17, 1915 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.3,4 She died on February 27, 1949 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 34; Her gravestone has an incorrect death date of Mar 27, 1949.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 160, District 95, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 77, District 10, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina2
1940Dwelling 105, District 80-47, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina7

Family

Joseph Paul "Joe" Green b. December 10, 1907, d. April 21, 1968
Marriage*Margaret Hattie Goldsmith married Joseph Paul "Joe" Green.3,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Hattie Margaret Green death certificate.
  4. [S7421] Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery, Rowan Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clarence E. Goldsmith obituary in the Nov 25, 2001 edition.
  6. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.

Minnie Geneva Goldsmith1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 5, 1916, d. December 26, 2014
FatherGordon William Goldsmith1,2,7,5,8 b. May 27, 1889, d. December 26, 1968
MotherSarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill1,7,5,8 b. April 11, 1897, d. October 17, 1929
     Minnie Geneva Goldsmith was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina.5,6 She Minnie Geneva Goldsmith Garren, 98, of Hendersonville, died Friday December 26, 2014 at the Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation. Minnie was born December 5, 1916 to the late Gordon Riley Robert Goldsmith and Sarah Sanders Dill. She was preceded in death in 1983 by her husband John Flemuel “Flem” Garren. Minnie was also preceded in death by her son John Wayne Garren and by three brothers and two sisters. Minnie was born in Asheville and attended the Hendersonville Public Schools. Flem and Minnie had met in childhood and soon married in 1930. She loved her country music, her cowboy boots, singing and dancing. Minnie was the rock of the family providing three warm meals a day; she loved to cook and always had something going on the stove. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed a vanilla ice cream cone on occasion. Minnie is survived by her loving sons; Charles Garren, Jerry Garren, Larry Garren, Uyless Garren and his wife Carla all of Hendersonville, and Dennis Garren and his wife Darlene of Etowah. Her daughters; Viola Garren Maphis of Florida, Dorothy Garren Stinnett and Wanda Poe and her husband Mike all of Tennessee, Glenda Cliff and her husband Larry, and Debra Moody of Hendersonville. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Jeane Goldsmith of Brevard and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and Hospice for their care and support. May God Bless you all. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Thos. Shepherd’s Church Street Chapel. Family will receive friends starting at 1:00 pm, one hour prior to service. Interment will follow at The Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery.5 She was born on December 5, 1916 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5,6 As of 1930,her married name was Garren.5 She married John Flemuel Garren in 1930.4,5 Minnie Geneva Goldsmith died on December 26, 2014 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina, at age 98.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 160, District 95, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 77, District 10, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina2
1940Dwelling 112, District 45-17, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina9

Family

John Flemuel Garren b. October 1, 1911, d. January 25, 1983
Marriage*Minnie Geneva Goldsmith married John Flemuel Garren in 1930.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the John Wayne Garren death certificate.
  5. [S8432] Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, online www.thosshepherd.com, From the Minnie Geneva Goldsmith Garren obituary.
  6. [S8433] Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clarence E. Goldsmith obituary in the Nov 25, 2001 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Belle Goldsmith Thompson obituary.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S8432] Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, online www.thosshepherd.com, From the Jerry Flemuel Garren obituary.

Sarah Elsie Goldsmith1,2,3,4

F, b. July 1, 1918, d. March 21, 1998
FatherGordon William Goldsmith1,2,3,5,4 b. May 27, 1889, d. December 26, 1968
MotherSarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill1,3,5,4 b. April 11, 1897, d. October 17, 1929
     Her Social Security Number was 267-46-3568.6 Sarah Elsie Goldsmith was buried at Umatilla Cemetery, Umatilla, Lake Co., Florida.7 Her married name was Ross.3 She married Rev. J. C. "George" Ross.3 Sarah Elsie Goldsmith was born on July 1, 1918 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina.3,6,4,8 She died on March 21, 1998 at Lake Co., Florida, at age 79; The SSDI has a death date of Mar 15, 1998.6,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 160, District 95, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 77, District 10, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina2

Family

Rev. J. C. "George" Ross b. July 4, 1916, d. May 12, 1987
Marriage*Sarah Elsie Goldsmith married Rev. J. C. "George" Ross.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clarence E. Goldsmith obituary in the Nov 25, 2001 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S8429] Umatilla Cemetery, Lake Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S8434] Mount Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery, Fannin Co., GA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.

John Riley Goldsmith1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 1, 1920, d. April 12, 1991
FatherGordon William Goldsmith1,2,8,6 b. May 27, 1889, d. December 26, 1968
MotherSarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill1,8,6 b. April 11, 1897, d. October 17, 1929
     John Riley Goldsmith was buried at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Pisgah Forest, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.4 His Social Security Number was 238-28-3801.9 He married Jeanette Elmina Volrath.4,7 John Riley Goldsmith was born on January 1, 1920 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina.1,3,9,4,5,6,10 He died on April 12, 1991 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 71.3,9,4,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 160, District 95, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 77, District 10, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina2

Family

Jeanette Elmina Volrath b. August 3, 1925, d. April 17, 2015
Marriage*John Riley Goldsmith married Jeanette Elmina Volrath.4,7 
Children
  • John William “Bill” Goldsmith7
  • Paul Gordon Goldsmith7
  • Betty Jean Goldsmith7
  • Karon Louise Goldsmith7
  • Patsy Elizabeth Goldsmith7,11

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S8428] Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Transylvania Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S8435] Moody-Connolly Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com, From the Jeanette Elmina Volrath Goldsmith obituary.
  8. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clarence E. Goldsmith obituary in the Nov 25, 2001 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Clarence Edward Goldsmith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 23, 1921, d. November 23, 2001
FatherGordon William Goldsmith1,6 b. May 27, 1889, d. December 26, 1968
MotherSarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill1,6 b. April 11, 1897, d. October 17, 1929
     His Social Security Number was 238-22-7907.7 Clarence Edward Goldsmith HENDERSONVILLE - Clarence E. Goldsmith, 80, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, at Pardee Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County and a son of the late Gordon Goldsmith and Sara Dill Goldsmith. One brother, Riley Goldsmith and two sisters, Elsie Ross and Margaret Green, also preceded him in death. He was employed with American Feldmuehle for 10 years before retiring in 1981. After retiring, he worked with Ingles Grocery Store for a number of years. He was a huge Washington Redskins fan and also enjoyed fishing. He will be dearly missed. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Leah Ashe Goldsmith one son, Lonnie E. Goldsmith of Hendersonville two brothers, Robert and Archie Goldsmith of Hendersonville two sisters, Minnie Garren of Hendersonville and Marybell Thompson of New Jersey four grandchildren, Andy, Clay, Sean and Michael four great-grandsons along with several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Shepherd's Church Street Chapel with the Rev. Bill Landreth officiating. Burial will follow in Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors.6 He was buried at Shepherd Memorial Park, Naples, Henderson Co., North Carolina.6,4 He was born on August 23, 1921 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.7,5 He married Leah Odessa Ashe circa 1943.6 Clarence Edward Goldsmith died on November 23, 2001 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina, at age 80.7,2,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 77, District 10, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 105, District 80-47, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina8

Family

Leah Odessa Ashe b. October 2, 1921, d. April 16, 2003
Marriage*Clarence Edward Goldsmith married Leah Odessa Ashe circa 1943.6 
Child
  • Lonnie Edward Goldsmith6,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S5868] Shepherd Memorial Park, Henderson Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clarence E. Goldsmith obituary in the Nov 25, 2001 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Archie Columbus Goldsmith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 15, 1923, d. June 16, 2003
FatherGordon William Goldsmith1,3,7,4 b. May 27, 1889, d. December 26, 1968
MotherSarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill1,3,7,4 b. April 11, 1897, d. October 17, 1929
     His Social Security Number was 245-24-2257.8 Archie Columbus Goldsmith was buried at Oak Forest Cemetery, Etowah, Henderson Co., North Carolina.6 He married Hazel Orr.6 Archie Columbus Goldsmith was born on May 15, 1923 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina.2,8,3,4,5 He died on June 16, 2003 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina, at age 80.8,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 77, District 10, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina1

Family

Hazel Orr b. August 10, 1931, d. February 16, 1980
Marriage*Archie Columbus Goldsmith married Hazel Orr.6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S8436] Oak Forest Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clarence E. Goldsmith obituary in the Nov 25, 2001 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary Belle Goldsmith1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 23, 1925, d. April 23, 2014
FatherGordon William Goldsmith1,3,2,4,5 b. May 27, 1889, d. December 26, 1968
MotherSarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill1,3,2,4,5 b. April 11, 1897, d. October 17, 1929
     Mary Belle Goldsmith Mary Belle (Goldsmith) Thompson, 89, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at home with loving family by her side. Born in Hendersonville, North Carolina, daughter of the late Gordon and Sara Elizabeth (Dill) Goldsmith, she lived in Plainfield, New Jersey until meeting her husband at which time they lived in Piscataway, New Jersey and then moved to Pennsylvania, Frost Proof, Florida, and settled fourteen years ago to Somerville where she was a resident at the Somerville Senior Citizens Adult Center. Mary had twenty years of dedicated employment with UNISYS in Warren, New Jersey as an assembly worker. She was an avid bingo and casino player, liked to paint, do needle work and knitting, and loved bowling. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard Paul Thompson, Sr. on July 1, 1991; a daughter, Gayle Thompson; a son, Dan Thompson; and many brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Karan and Vilmos Hazy of Somerville and loving son, Richard P. Thompson of Salem, Oregon; dear brother, Robert Goldsmith; dear sister, Minnie Goldsmith; two cherished grandchildren, Amy and her husband Chris Esposito and Robert Hazy and his wife Nuirka; four adored great-grandchildren, Matthew Hazy, Tristan Hazy, Emily Esposito, and Ashley Esposito.5 Her married name was Thompson.5 She married Richard Paul Thompson.5 Mary Belle Goldsmith was born on May 23, 1925 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina.2,4,5 She died on April 23, 2014 at Somerville, Somerset Co., New Jersey, at age 88.4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 77, District 10, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 267, District 45-17, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina6

Family

Richard Paul Thompson b. January 23, 1923, d. July 1, 1991
Marriage*Mary Belle Goldsmith married Richard Paul Thompson.5 
Children
  • Gayle Thompson5
  • Daniel "Dan" Thompson5
  • Karan Thompson5
  • Richard P. Thompson5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clarence E. Goldsmith obituary in the Nov 25, 2001 edition.
  4. [S5464] Unknown compiler, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Belle Goldsmith Thompson obituary.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Robert Edward Goldsmith1,2

M, b. June 28, 1928, d. December 3, 2007
FatherGordon William Goldsmith1,3,4 b. May 27, 1889, d. December 26, 1968
MotherSarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill1,3,4 b. April 11, 1897, d. October 17, 1929
     Robert Edward Goldsmith Mr. Robert Edward Goldsmith, 79, of 742 Yellowskin Road, passed away Monday, December 03, 2007 at Womack Army Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December, 5, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Butler Funeral Home with the Rev. Andy Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Wiley Autry Cemetery. Mr. Goldsmith was the son of the late Fred Goldsmith, Sr. and Florence Smith Goldsmith. He was a retired Master Sgt. With the United States Army. Mr. Goldsmith is survived by: wife, Dorothy McLamb Goldsmith, of the home; four daughters, Joy L. Goldsmith, of Ellicott City, Maryland, Teresa M. Quesenberry and April L. Travers, both of Gerrardstown, West Virginia and Yvonne H. Davis, of Martinsburg, West Virginia; sister, Phyllis Owens, of Culver City, California; two step-sons, Larry O. McLamb, of Pasadena, Maryland and Jerry H. McLamb, of Autryville; three step-daughters, Geraldine Brown, of Brooklyn, Maryland, Dorita Cesenaro and Darlene Bradley, both of Pasadena, Maryland; 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; 8 step-grandchilden and 5 step great-grandchildren.2 He was buried at Wiley Autry Family Cemetery, Autryville, Sampson Co., North Carolina.5,2 He married Dorothy Maddox.2,6 Robert Edward Goldsmith was born on June 28, 1928 at North Carolina.5,7 He died on December 3, 2007 at Fort Bragg, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 79.2,5,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 77, District 10, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina1

Family 1

Dorothy Maddox b. November 10, 1932, d. March 28, 2019
Marriage*Robert Edward Goldsmith married Dorothy Maddox.2,6 

Family 2
Children
  • Joy L. Goldsmith2
  • April L. Goldsmith2
  • Yvonne Hope Goldsmith2,8
  • Teresa Marie Goldsmith2,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8430] Butler Funeral Home, online www.butlerfh.com, From the Robert Edward Goldsmith obituary.
  3. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Clarence E. Goldsmith obituary in the Nov 25, 2001 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Belle Goldsmith Thompson obituary.
  5. [S8431] Wiley Autry Family Cemetery, Sampson Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S8430] Butler Funeral Home, online www.butlerfh.com, From the Dorothy Maddox Goldsmith obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Joseph Paul "Joe" Green1,2,3,4

M, b. December 10, 1907, d. April 21, 1968
     Joseph Paul "Joe" Green was buried at Oakdale Baptist Cemetery, Spencer, Rowan Co., North Carolina.3,4 He married Margaret Hattie Goldsmith, daughter of Gordon William Goldsmith and Sarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill.1,2,4 Joseph Paul "Joe" Green was born on December 10, 1907 at Rowan Co., North Carolina.3,4 He died on April 21, 1968 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 60.3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 105, District 80-47, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina5

Occupation

1940Pottery place owner5

Family

Margaret Hattie Goldsmith b. January 17, 1915, d. February 27, 1949
Marriage*Joseph Paul "Joe" Green married Margaret Hattie Goldsmith, daughter of Gordon William Goldsmith and Sarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Hattie Margaret Green death certificate.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Joseph Paul Green death certificate.
  4. [S7421] Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery, Rowan Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.

David Paul Green1,2,3

M, b. March 8, 1942, d. June 17, 1973
FatherJoseph Paul "Joe" Green1,2 b. December 10, 1907, d. April 21, 1968
MotherMargaret Hattie Goldsmith1,2 b. January 17, 1915, d. February 27, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 239-11-4024.4 David Paul Green was buried at Oakdale Baptist Cemetery, Spencer, Rowan Co., North Carolina.2,3 He was born on March 8, 1942 at Rowan Co., North Carolina.1,4,2,3 He died on June 17, 1973 at Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., North Carolina, at age 31.4,2,3

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  3. [S7421] Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery, Rowan Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John Flemuel Garren1,2,3

M, b. October 1, 1911, d. January 25, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 246-10-4720.4 John Flemuel Garren was born on October 1, 1911 at North Carolina.2,4 He married Minnie Geneva Goldsmith, daughter of Gordon William Goldsmith and Sarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill, in 1930.5,3 John Flemuel Garren died on January 25, 1983 at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina, at age 71.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 112, District 45-17, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina6

Occupation

1940Mechanic6

Family

Minnie Geneva Goldsmith b. December 5, 1916, d. December 26, 2014
Marriage*John Flemuel Garren married Minnie Geneva Goldsmith, daughter of Gordon William Goldsmith and Sarah Eliza "Sally" "Sallie" Dill, in 1930.5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S8432] Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, online www.thosshepherd.com, From the Minnie Geneva Goldsmith Garren obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the John Wayne Garren death certificate.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8432] Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, online www.thosshepherd.com, From the Jerry Flemuel Garren obituary.

Jerry Flemuel "Red" Garren1,2,3

M, b. September 28, 1941, d. November 15, 2015
FatherJohn Flemuel Garren1,4,2 b. October 1, 1911, d. January 25, 1983
MotherMinnie Geneva Goldsmith1,4,2 b. December 5, 1916, d. December 26, 2014
     Jerry Flemuel "Red" Garren was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina.2,3 He Jerry “Red” Flemuel Garren, age 74 of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, November 15th, 2015 after a sudden illness. He was surrounded by his loving family, cousins, and friends. Jerry is preceded in death by his Parents, Minnie G. and John Flemuel Garren; and his brother, John Wayne Garren. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County; Jerry was a member of Covenant Baptist Church. He is survived by his brothers, Charles, Larry, Uyless (Carla), Dennis (Darlene); sisters, Viola Maphis, Dorothy Stinett, Wanda Poe, Glenda Cliff (Larry), and Debra Moody; and many nieces and nephews, they always made him smile. Jerry will be missed by all who knew him. He was strong, independent, likeable and never short of words. His church, family, friends, and his chickens were his life pleasures. Our comfort is knowing he is now with God and in the arms of his Mama whom he has missed so much. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 in Thos. Shepherd’s Church Street Chapel conducted by the Reverend Branton Burleson. Burial will follow the service in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery.2 He was born on September 28, 1941 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.1,3 He died on November 15, 2015 at age 74.2,3

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S8432] Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, online www.thosshepherd.com, From the Jerry Flemuel Garren obituary.
  3. [S8433] Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S8432] Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, online www.thosshepherd.com, From the Minnie Geneva Goldsmith Garren obituary.

John Wayne Garren1,2,3,4

M, b. December 10, 1936, d. January 15, 1957
FatherJohn Flemuel Garren1,2,5,3,4 b. October 1, 1911, d. January 25, 1983
MotherMinnie Geneva Goldsmith1,2,5,3,4 b. December 5, 1916, d. December 26, 2014
     John Wayne Garren was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina.2 His Social Security Number was 245-52-3092.6 He was born on December 10, 1936 at Henderson Co., North Carolina; His death certificate has a birth date of Dec 5, 1936.1,2 He died on January 15, 1957 at Saluda, Henderson Co., North Carolina, at age 20; Died in an auto accident.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 112, District 45-17, Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina5

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the John Wayne Garren death certificate.
  3. [S8432] Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, online www.thosshepherd.com, From the Minnie Geneva Goldsmith Garren obituary.
  4. [S8432] Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, online www.thosshepherd.com, From the Jerry Flemuel Garren obituary.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.