Anson C. Smith (1853–1892)
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- Born
- 1853
- Died
- 1892
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- Names in Stone
When was Anson C. Smith born? 1853.
When did Anson C. Smith die? 1892.
Life story
Anson C. Smith (1853–1892) was born in 1853, and died in 1892, at about age 39. A cemetery record documents Anson C.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Anson C.'s life.
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The world Anson C. lived through
1861 · age 8 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 12 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 16 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 23 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 39 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
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When was Anson C. Smith born?
Anson C. Smith was born in 1853.
When did Anson C. Smith die?
Anson C. Smith died in 1892.
How old was Anson C. Smith at the time of death?
Anson C. Smith was about 39 years old.
Where is Anson C. Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Anson C.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Anson C. Smith was born?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
Who was president when Anson C. Smith died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Anson C. died.
What major events happened during Anson C. Smith's lifetime?
During Anson C.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 8); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 12); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 16); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 23); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 39).
Which U.S. censuses would include Anson C. Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Anson C.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1853
Death
1892
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