Abbott Smith (1798–1852)
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- Born
- 1798
- Died
- 1852
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Abbott Smith born? 1798.
When did Abbott Smith die? 1852.
Life story
Abbott Smith (1798–1852) was born in 1798, and died in 1852, at about age 54. A cemetery record documents Abbott's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Abbott's life.
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The world Abbott lived through
1803 · age 5 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 14 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 27 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 47 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 48 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 50 — The California Gold Rush began
Questions about Abbott Smith
When was Abbott Smith born?
Abbott Smith was born in 1798.
When did Abbott Smith die?
Abbott Smith died in 1852.
How old was Abbott Smith at the time of death?
Abbott Smith was about 54 years old.
Where is Abbott Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Abbott's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Abbott Smith was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when Abbott was born.
Who was president when Abbott Smith died?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Abbott died.
What major events happened during Abbott Smith's lifetime?
During Abbott's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 5); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 14); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 27); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 47); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 48); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include Abbott Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Abbott's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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Birth
1798
Death
1852
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