Ella Smith (1877–1903)
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- Born
- 1877
- Died
- 1903
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ella Smith born? 1877.
When did Ella Smith die? 1903.
Life story
Ella Smith (1877–1903) was born in 1877, and died in 1903, at about age 26. A cemetery record documents Ella's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ella's life.
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The world Ella lived through
1886 · age 9 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 15 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 21 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 23 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1903 · age 26 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about Ella Smith
When was Ella Smith born?
Ella Smith was born in 1877.
When did Ella Smith die?
Ella Smith died in 1903.
How old was Ella Smith at the time of death?
Ella Smith was about 26 years old.
Where is Ella Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ella's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ella Smith was born?
In 1877, the U.S. presidents were Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes.
Who was president when Ella Smith died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Ella died.
What major events happened during Ella Smith's lifetime?
During Ella's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 9); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 15); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 21); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 23); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 26).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ella Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Ella's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1877
Death
1903
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AncestryData, "Ella Smith (1877–1903)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ella-smith-1877-1903-57b7e18d/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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