David P. Smith (1838–1912)
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- Born
- 1838
- Died
- 1912
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was David P. Smith born? 1838.
When did David P. Smith die? 1912.
Life story
David P. Smith (1838–1912) was born in 1838, and died in 1912, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents David P.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David P.'s life.
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The world David P. lived through
1845 · age 7 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 23 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 29 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 38 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 60 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 68 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
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When was David P. Smith born?
David P. Smith was born in 1838.
When did David P. Smith die?
David P. Smith died in 1912.
How old was David P. Smith at the time of death?
David P. Smith was about 74 years old.
Where is David P. Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David P.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David P. Smith was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when David P. was born.
Who was president when David P. Smith died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when David P. died.
What major events happened during David P. Smith's lifetime?
During David P.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 7); the American Civil War began (1861, age 23); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 29); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 38); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 60); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 68).
Which U.S. censuses would include David P. Smith?
Federal censuses taken during David P.'s lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1838
Death
1912
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