Charles W. Smith (1892–1956)
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- Born
- 1892
- Died
- 1956
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Charles W. Smith born? 1892.
When did Charles W. Smith die? 1956.
Life story
Charles W. Smith (1892–1956) was born in 1892, and died in 1956, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Charles W.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charles W.'s life.
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The world Charles W. lived through
1892 · age 0 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 14 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 25 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 37 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 47 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 55 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 63 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
Questions about Charles W. Smith
When was Charles W. Smith born?
Charles W. Smith was born in 1892.
When did Charles W. Smith die?
Charles W. Smith died in 1956.
How old was Charles W. Smith at the time of death?
Charles W. Smith was about 64 years old.
Where is Charles W. Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Charles W.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Charles W. Smith was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Charles W. was born.
Who was president when Charles W. Smith died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Charles W. died.
What generation was Charles W. Smith part of?
Born in 1892, Charles W. Smith was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Charles W. Smith was born?
In 1892, Ellis Island opened to immigrants.
What major events happened during Charles W. Smith's lifetime?
During Charles W.'s lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 0); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 16); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 28); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 45); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include Charles W. Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Charles W.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Charles W. Smith are on AncestryData?
2 people named Charles W. Smith are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1892
Death
1956
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AncestryData, "Charles W. Smith (1892–1956)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/charles-w-smith-1892-1956-4ffcae60/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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