Elbridge Smith (1850–1918)
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- Born
- 1850
- Died
- 1918
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Elbridge Smith born? 1850.
When did Elbridge Smith die? 1918.
Life story
Elbridge Smith (1850–1918) was born in 1850, and died in 1918, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Elbridge's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Elbridge's life.
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1861 · age 11 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 17 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 26 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 48 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 56 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 64 — World War I began
Questions about Elbridge Smith
When was Elbridge Smith born?
Elbridge Smith was born in 1850.
When did Elbridge Smith die?
Elbridge Smith died in 1918.
How old was Elbridge Smith at the time of death?
Elbridge Smith was about 68 years old.
Where is Elbridge Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Elbridge's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Elbridge Smith was born?
In 1850, the U.S. presidents were Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.
Who was president when Elbridge Smith died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Elbridge died.
What major events happened during Elbridge Smith's lifetime?
During Elbridge's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 11); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 17); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 26); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 48); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 56); World War I began (1914, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Elbridge Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Elbridge's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1850
Death
1918
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AncestryData, "Elbridge Smith (1850–1918)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/elbridge-smith-1850-1918-700a0fe9/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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