My grandparents Elra Lee Smith and Beulah Maxine (Reese) Smith moved to Michigan in 1952. Elra Lee is originally from Oklahoma, and she was from Missouri. I dont know much of my grandfather, but know his fathers name was Joseph. Elra had 9 brother and sisters... My father cant remember all the names, but these are the ones he can remember... Jackie (female), Arthur, Bertha (femal), Jesse (male). They are of Choctaw descent.
I have been trying to research the family name for several years through Ancestry.com, and have not really found the information.
Elra was born around 1920. I am not sure where he fell in line of his siblings. His father was born in the late 1890's.
I had met my great aunt Jackie several times as a child, she was married and her last name was Johnston. I have not been able to tack that part of the family either.
Any leads would be appreciated!