Eli Smith (1833–1865)
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- Born
- 1833
- Died
- 1865
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- Names in Stone
When was Eli Smith born? 1833.
When did Eli Smith die? 1865.
Life story
Eli Smith (1833–1865) was born in 1833, and died in 1865, at about age 32. A cemetery record documents Eli's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eli's life.
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The world Eli lived through
1845 · age 12 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 13 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 15 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 28 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 30 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 32 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
Questions about Eli Smith
When was Eli Smith born?
Eli Smith was born in 1833.
When did Eli Smith die?
Eli Smith died in 1865.
How old was Eli Smith at the time of death?
Eli Smith was about 32 years old.
Where is Eli Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Eli's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Eli Smith was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Eli was born.
Who was president when Eli Smith died?
In 1865, the U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
What major events happened during Eli Smith's lifetime?
During Eli's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 12); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 13); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 15); the American Civil War began (1861, age 28); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 30); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 32).
Which U.S. censuses would include Eli Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Eli's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860.
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Birth
1833
Death
1865
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AncestryData, "Eli Smith (1833–1865)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/eli-smith-1833-1865-637af457/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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