Ralph Smith (1898–1918)
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- Born
- 1898 in Fish Haven, Idaho
- Died
- 1918
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ralph Smith born? 1898 in Fish Haven, Idaho.
When did Ralph Smith die? 1918.
Life story
Ralph Smith (1898–1918) was born in 1898 in Fish Haven, Idaho, and died in 1918, at about age 20. A cemetery record documents Ralph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ralph's life.
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The world Ralph lived through
1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 5 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 10 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 16 — World War I began
1918 · age 20 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about Ralph Smith
When was Ralph Smith born?
Ralph Smith was born in 1898 in Fish Haven, Idaho.
Where was Ralph Smith born?
Ralph Smith was born in Fish Haven, Idaho.
When did Ralph Smith die?
Ralph Smith died in 1918.
How old was Ralph Smith at the time of death?
Ralph Smith was about 20 years old.
Where is Ralph Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ralph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ralph Smith was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Ralph was born.
Who was president when Ralph Smith died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Ralph died.
What generation was Ralph Smith part of?
Born in 1898, Ralph Smith was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Ralph Smith was born?
In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.
What major events happened during Ralph Smith's lifetime?
During Ralph's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 5); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 10); World War I began (1914, age 16); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 20).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ralph Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Ralph's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910.
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Birth
1898
Fish Haven, Idaho
Death
1918
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