Andrew Smith (1800–1878)
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- Born
- 1800 in Cupar Fife, Scotland
- Died
- 1878
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- Names in Stone
When was Andrew Smith born? 1800 in Cupar Fife, Scotland.
When did Andrew Smith die? 1878.
Life story
Andrew Smith (1800–1878) was born in 1800 in Cupar Fife, Scotland, and died in 1878, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Andrew's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Andrew's life.
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1803 · age 3 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 25 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 46 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 61 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 65 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 69 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 76 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about Andrew Smith
When was Andrew Smith born?
Andrew Smith was born in 1800 in Cupar Fife, Scotland.
Where was Andrew Smith born?
Andrew Smith was born in Cupar Fife, Scotland.
When did Andrew Smith die?
Andrew Smith died in 1878.
How old was Andrew Smith at the time of death?
Andrew Smith was about 78 years old.
Where is Andrew Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Andrew's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Andrew Smith was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when Andrew was born.
Who was president when Andrew Smith died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Andrew died.
What major events happened during Andrew Smith's lifetime?
During Andrew's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 45); the American Civil War began (1861, age 61); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 67); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include Andrew Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Andrew's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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Birth
1800
Cupar Fife, Scotland
Death
1878
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