Charles L. Smith (1920–2004)
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- Born
- 1920
- Died
- 2004
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Charles L. Smith born? 1920.
When did Charles L. Smith die? 2004.
Life story
Charles L. Smith (1920–2004) was born in 1920, and died in 2004, at about age 84. A cemetery record documents Charles L.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charles L.'s life.
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The world Charles L. lived through
1920 · age 0 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1935 · age 15 — The Social Security Act was signed
1944 · age 24 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1953 · age 33 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1959 · age 39 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1965 · age 45 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 56 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
1991 · age 71 — The Soviet Union dissolved
Questions about Charles L. Smith
When was Charles L. Smith born?
Charles L. Smith was born in 1920.
When did Charles L. Smith die?
Charles L. Smith died in 2004.
How old was Charles L. Smith at the time of death?
Charles L. Smith was about 84 years old.
Where is Charles L. Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Charles L.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Charles L. Smith was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Charles L. was born.
Who was president when Charles L. Smith died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Charles L. died.
What generation was Charles L. Smith part of?
Born in 1920, Charles L. Smith was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Charles L. Smith was born?
In 1920, women won the right to vote in the United States.
What major events happened during Charles L. Smith's lifetime?
During Charles L.'s lifetime: women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 0); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 19); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 33); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 43); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 56); the September 11 attacks took place (2001, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Charles L. Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Charles L.'s lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1920
Death
2004
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AncestryData, "Charles L. Smith (1920–2004)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/charles-l-smith-1920-2004-5e70ddba/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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