Annie Smith (1856–1932)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1856
    Died
    1932

    When was Annie Smith born? 1856.

    When did Annie Smith die? 1932.

    Life story

    Annie Smith (1856–1932) was born in 1856, and died in 1932, at about age 76. A cemetery record documents Annie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Annie's life.

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    The world Annie lived through

    1. 1861 · age 5 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 11 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 20 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 42 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 50 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 58 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 64 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Annie Smith

    When was Annie Smith born?

    Annie Smith was born in 1856.

    When did Annie Smith die?

    Annie Smith died in 1932.

    How old was Annie Smith at the time of death?

    Annie Smith was about 76 years old.

    Where is Annie Smith buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Annie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Annie Smith was born?

    Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Annie was born.

    Who was president when Annie Smith died?

    Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Annie died.

    What major events happened during Annie Smith's lifetime?

    During Annie's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 5); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 13); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 36); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 50); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 61); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 73).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Annie Smith?

    Federal censuses taken during Annie's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

    How many people named Annie Smith are on AncestryData?

    2 people named Annie Smith are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1856

    2. Death

      1932

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Annie Smith (1856–1932)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/annie-smith-1856-1932-6096b710/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Died 1975

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    Died 1986

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