Smith Stickney (1810–1878)
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- Born
- 1810
- Died
- 1878
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- Names in Stone
When was Smith Stickney born? 1810.
When did Smith Stickney die? 1878.
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Smith Stickney (1810–1878) was born in 1810, and died in 1878, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Smith's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Smith's life.
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1812 · age 2 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 35 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 38 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 53 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 57 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 61 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Smith Stickney born?
Smith Stickney was born in 1810.
When did Smith Stickney die?
Smith Stickney died in 1878.
How old was Smith Stickney at the time of death?
Smith Stickney was about 68 years old.
Where is Smith Stickney buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Smith's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Smith Stickney was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Smith was born.
Who was president when Smith Stickney died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Smith died.
What major events happened during Smith Stickney's lifetime?
During Smith's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 2); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 35); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 38); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 53); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 57); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Smith Stickney?
Federal censuses taken during Smith's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1810
Death
1878
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AncestryData, "Smith Stickney (1810–1878)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/smith-stickney-1810-1878-437de1a3/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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