Luke Smith (1804–1889)
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- Born
- 1804
- Died
- 1889
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- Names in Stone
When was Luke Smith born? 1804.
When did Luke Smith die? 1889.
Life story
Luke Smith (1804–1889) was born in 1804, and died in 1889, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Luke's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Luke's life.
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1812 · age 8 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 41 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 44 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 59 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 63 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 67 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 82 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Luke Smith
When was Luke Smith born?
Luke Smith was born in 1804.
When did Luke Smith die?
Luke Smith died in 1889.
How old was Luke Smith at the time of death?
Luke Smith was about 85 years old.
Where is Luke Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Luke's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Luke Smith was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Luke was born.
Who was president when Luke Smith died?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
What major events happened during Luke Smith's lifetime?
During Luke's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 8); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 42); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 59); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 65); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include Luke Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Luke's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1804
Death
1889
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AncestryData, "Luke Smith (1804–1889)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/luke-smith-1804-1889-5270cc09/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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