Eddie Smith (1894–1965)
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- Born
- 1894
- Died
- 1965
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Eddie Smith born? 1894.
When did Eddie Smith die? 1965.
Life story
Eddie Smith (1894–1965) was born in 1894, and died in 1965, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Eddie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eddie's life.
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The world Eddie lived through
1898 · age 4 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 14 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 24 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 39 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 47 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 56 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 63 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 70 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Eddie Smith
When was Eddie Smith born?
Eddie Smith was born in 1894.
When did Eddie Smith die?
Eddie Smith died in 1965.
How old was Eddie Smith at the time of death?
Eddie Smith was about 71 years old.
Where is Eddie Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Eddie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Eddie Smith was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Eddie was born.
Who was president when Eddie Smith died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Eddie died.
What generation was Eddie Smith part of?
Born in 1894, Eddie Smith was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Eddie Smith's lifetime?
During Eddie's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 4); the Titanic sank (1912, age 18); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 33); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 45); the Korean War began (1950, age 56); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Eddie Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Eddie's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1894
Death
1965
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