Effie Bell Smith (1884–1902)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1884 in 1
    Died
    1902

    When was Effie Bell Smith born? 1884 in 1.

    When did Effie Bell Smith die? 1902.

    Life story

    Effie Bell Smith (1884–1902) was born in 1884 in 1, and died in 1902, at about age 18. A cemetery record documents Effie Bell's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Effie Bell's life.

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    The world Effie Bell lived through

    1. 1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1892 · age 8 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    3. 1898 · age 14 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    4. 1900 · age 16 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    Questions about Effie Bell Smith

    When was Effie Bell Smith born?

    Effie Bell Smith was born in 1884 in 1.

    Where was Effie Bell Smith born?

    Effie Bell Smith was born in 1.

    When did Effie Bell Smith die?

    Effie Bell Smith died in 1902.

    How old was Effie Bell Smith at the time of death?

    Effie Bell Smith was about 18 years old.

    Where is Effie Bell Smith buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Effie Bell's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Effie Bell Smith was born?

    Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Effie Bell was born.

    Who was president when Effie Bell Smith died?

    Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Effie Bell died.

    What generation was Effie Bell Smith part of?

    Born in 1884, Effie Bell Smith was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Effie Bell Smith's lifetime?

    During Effie Bell's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 8); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 14); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 16).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Effie Bell Smith?

    Federal censuses taken during Effie Bell's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

    Census years to search

    • 1890(most records lost in a 1921 fire)
    • 1900

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1884

      1

    2. Death

      1902

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Effie Bell Smith (1884–1902)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/effie-bell-smith-1884-1902-42e141cb/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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