Charles E Smith (1845–1894)
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- Born
- 1845
- Died
- 1894
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- Names in Stone
When was Charles E Smith born? 1845.
When did Charles E Smith die? 1894.
Life story
Charles E Smith (1845–1894) was born in 1845, and died in 1894, at about age 49. A cemetery record documents Charles E's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charles E's life.
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The world Charles E lived through
1845 · age 0 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 3 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 18 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 22 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 26 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 41 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Charles E Smith born?
Charles E Smith was born in 1845.
When did Charles E Smith die?
Charles E Smith died in 1894.
How old was Charles E Smith at the time of death?
Charles E Smith was about 49 years old.
Where is Charles E Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Charles E's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Charles E Smith was born?
In 1845, the U.S. presidents were John Tyler and James K. Polk.
Who was president when Charles E Smith died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Charles E died.
What happened in the world the year Charles E Smith was born?
In 1845, the Irish Potato Famine began.
What major events happened during Charles E Smith's lifetime?
During Charles E's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 0); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 3); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 18); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 22); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 26); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 41).
Which U.S. censuses would include Charles E Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Charles E's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1845
Death
1894
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