Alvin Smith (1798–1823)
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- Born
- 1798 in Tunbridge, Vermont
- Died
- 1823 in Palmyra, New York
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Alvin Smith born? 1798 in Tunbridge, Vermont.
When did Alvin Smith die? 1823 in Palmyra, New York.
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Alvin Smith (1798–1823) was born in 1798 in Tunbridge, Vermont, and died in 1823 in Palmyra, New York, at about age 25. A cemetery record documents Alvin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Alvin's life.
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1803 · age 5 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 14 — The War of 1812 began
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When was Alvin Smith born?
Alvin Smith was born in 1798 in Tunbridge, Vermont.
Where was Alvin Smith born?
Alvin Smith was born in Tunbridge, Vermont.
When did Alvin Smith die?
Alvin Smith died in 1823 in Palmyra, New York.
Where did Alvin Smith die?
Alvin Smith died in Palmyra, New York.
How old was Alvin Smith at the time of death?
Alvin Smith was about 25 years old.
Where is Alvin Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Alvin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Alvin Smith was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when Alvin was born.
Who was president when Alvin Smith died?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Alvin died.
What major events happened during Alvin Smith's lifetime?
During Alvin's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 5); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 14).
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Federal censuses taken during Alvin's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820.
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Birth
1798
Tunbridge, Vermont
Death
1823
Palmyra, New York
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AncestryData, "Alvin Smith (1798–1823)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/alvin-smith-1798-1823-e04dc3ea/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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