Arvilla Smith (1840–1860)
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- Born
- 1840
- Died
- 1860
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- Names in Stone
When was Arvilla Smith born? 1840.
When did Arvilla Smith die? 1860.
Life story
Arvilla Smith (1840–1860) was born in 1840, and died in 1860, at about age 20. A cemetery record documents Arvilla's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Arvilla's life.
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1845 · age 5 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 6 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 8 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Arvilla Smith born?
Arvilla Smith was born in 1840.
When did Arvilla Smith die?
Arvilla Smith died in 1860.
How old was Arvilla Smith at the time of death?
Arvilla Smith was about 20 years old.
Where is Arvilla Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Arvilla's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Arvilla Smith was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Arvilla was born.
Who was president when Arvilla Smith died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Arvilla died.
What major events happened during Arvilla Smith's lifetime?
During Arvilla's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 5); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 6); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 8).
Which U.S. censuses would include Arvilla Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Arvilla's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1840
Death
1860
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