Ferne Smiley

Business owner (1877-1968)
Person human Q65931890
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Ferne Smiley

Summary

Ferne Smiley is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Milford[2]. She was born on April 22, 1877[3]. She died in Watseka[4]. She died on February 15, 1968[5]. She worked as a business executive[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Milford[2], Ferne Smiley…
  • Ferne Smiley passed away in Watseka[4].
  • Ferne Smiley was born on April 22, 1877[3].
  • Ferne Smiley died on February 15, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at Sugar Creek Cemetery[7].
  • Ferne Smiley's father was John Lorin Smiley[8].
  • Ferne Smiley's mother was Carrie Dale Prillaman[9].
  • Among Ferne Smiley's spouses was Edward Bechly[10].
  • A child of Ferne Smiley was Cary Ann Bechly[11].
  • A child of Ferne Smiley was Dan Smiley Bechly[12].
  • A child of Ferne Smiley was Fred Bechly[13].
  • Ferne Smiley held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Ferne Smiley worked as a business executive[6].
  • Ferne Smiley is recorded as female[15].
  • Ferne Smiley's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ferne Smiley's Commons category is recorded as Ferne Smiley[17].
  • Ferne Smiley's family name is recorded as Smiley[18].
  • Ferne Smiley's given name is recorded as Ferne[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Milford[2], Ferne Smiley… she was born on April 22, 1877[3]. Her father was John Lorin Smiley[8]. Her mother was Carrie Dale Prillaman[9].

Career and Affiliations

Ferne Smiley's professions included business executive[6].

Personal Life

Ferne Smiley was married to Edward Bechly[10]. Children include Cary Ann Bechly[11], a lawyer[20], 1914–2000[21], of United States[22]; Dan Smiley Bechly[12], a civil engineer[23], 1922–2011[24], of United States[25]; and Fred Bechly[13], an electrical engineer[26], 1924–2004[27], of United States[28].

Death and Burial

Ferne Smiley died on February 15, 1968[5]. She died in Watseka[4]. She is buried at Sugar Creek Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was Ferne Smiley born?

Ferne Smiley's place of birth was Milford[2].

Where did Ferne Smiley die?

Ferne Smiley died in Watseka[4].

Who were Ferne Smiley's parents?

Ferne Smiley's father was John Lorin Smiley[8]. Ferne Smiley's mother was Carrie Dale Prillaman[9].

Who was Ferne Smiley married to?

Ferne Smiley's spouses include Edward Bechly[10].

What did Ferne Smiley do for work?

Ferne Smiley worked as business executive[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · William Avery Bot bot · 2026-06-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Watseka
    Wikidata description Business owner (1877-1968)
    Image Ferne Smiley.jpg
    Family name Smiley
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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