Edward E. Smith (1880–1946)
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- Born
- 1880
- Died
- 1946
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- Names in Stone
When was Edward E. Smith born? 1880.
When did Edward E. Smith die? 1946.
Life story
Edward E. Smith (1880–1946) was born in 1880, and died in 1946, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Edward E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Edward E.'s life.
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The world Edward E. lived through
1886 · age 6 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 20 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 28 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 37 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 47 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 55 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 61 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about Edward E. Smith
When was Edward E. Smith born?
Edward E. Smith was born in 1880.
When did Edward E. Smith die?
Edward E. Smith died in 1946.
How old was Edward E. Smith at the time of death?
Edward E. Smith was about 66 years old.
Where is Edward E. Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Edward E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Edward E. Smith was born?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Edward E. was born.
Who was president when Edward E. Smith died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Edward E. died.
What major events happened during Edward E. Smith's lifetime?
During Edward E.'s lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 6); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 23); World War I began (1914, age 34); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 47); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 57); World War II ended (1945, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edward E. Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Edward E.'s lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1880
Death
1946
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