Bernard W Smith (1949–1973)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1949
    Died
    1973

    When was Bernard W Smith born? 1949.

    When did Bernard W Smith die? 1973.

    Life story

    Bernard W Smith (1949–1973) was born in 1949, and died in 1973, at about age 24. A cemetery record documents Bernard W's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bernard W's life.

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    The world Bernard W lived through

    1. 1950 · age 1 — The Korean War began

    2. 1954 · age 5 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    3. 1957 · age 8 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    4. 1962 · age 13 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    5. 1964 · age 15 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    6. 1969 · age 20 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    Questions about Bernard W Smith

    When was Bernard W Smith born?

    Bernard W Smith was born in 1949.

    When did Bernard W Smith die?

    Bernard W Smith died in 1973.

    How old was Bernard W Smith at the time of death?

    Bernard W Smith was about 24 years old.

    Where is Bernard W Smith buried?

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

    Who was president when Bernard W Smith was born?

    Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Bernard W was born.

    Who was president when Bernard W Smith died?

    Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Bernard W died.

    What generation was Bernard W Smith part of?

    Born in 1949, Bernard W Smith was part of the Baby Boom generation.

    What major events happened during Bernard W Smith's lifetime?

    During Bernard W's lifetime: the Korean War began (1950, age 1); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 5); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 8); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 13); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 15); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 20).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Bernard W Smith?

    Federal censuses taken during Bernard W's lifetime and now public: 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1949

    2. Death

      1973

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Bernard W Smith (1949–1973)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/bernard-w-smith-1949-1973-86898289/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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