Edwin Smith (1808–1882)
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- Born
- 1808
- Died
- 1882
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Edwin Smith born? 1808.
When did Edwin Smith die? 1882.
Life story
Edwin Smith (1808–1882) was born in 1808, and died in 1882, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents Edwin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Edwin's life.
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1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about Edwin Smith
When was Edwin Smith born?
Edwin Smith was born in 1808.
When did Edwin Smith die?
Edwin Smith died in 1882.
How old was Edwin Smith at the time of death?
Edwin Smith was about 74 years old.
Where is Edwin Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Edwin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Edwin Smith was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Edwin was born.
Who was president when Edwin Smith died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Edwin died.
What major events happened during Edwin Smith's lifetime?
During Edwin's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 37); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 59); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edwin Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Edwin's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1808
Death
1882
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AncestryData, "Edwin Smith (1808–1882)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/edwin-smith-1808-1882-1d9c3c28/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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