Effie Bell Smith (1884–1902)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1884 in 1
- Died
- 1902
- Source
- Names in Stone
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.

Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Effie Bell’s records
The world Effie Bell lived through
1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 8 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 14 — The Spanish–American War was fought
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
Life events
Birth
1884
1
Death
1902
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records

Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Smith family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Effie Bell Smith (1884–1902)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/effie-bell-smith-1884-1902-42e141cb/, accessed 2026-11-14.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/effie-bell-smith-1884-1902-42e141cb/
Sources
Other Effie Bell Smith records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Smith family records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.

Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.
