Nancy Smith (1873–1895)
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- Born
- 1873
- Died
- 1895
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- Names in Stone
When was Nancy Smith born? 1873.
When did Nancy Smith die? 1895.
Life story
Nancy Smith (1873–1895) was born in 1873, and died in 1895, at about age 22. A cemetery record documents Nancy's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Nancy's life.

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1876 · age 3 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 13 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 19 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about Nancy Smith
When was Nancy Smith born?
Nancy Smith was born in 1873.
When did Nancy Smith die?
Nancy Smith died in 1895.
How old was Nancy Smith at the time of death?
Nancy Smith was about 22 years old.
Where is Nancy Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Nancy's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Nancy Smith was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Nancy was born.
Who was president when Nancy Smith died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Nancy died.
What major events happened during Nancy Smith's lifetime?
During Nancy's lifetime: Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 3); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 13); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 19).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nancy Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Nancy's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1873
Death
1895
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