Elmer Smith (1888–1945)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1888 in Fish Haven, Idaho
- Died
- 1945 in Montpelier, Idaho
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Elmer Smith born? 1888 in Fish Haven, Idaho.
When did Elmer Smith die? 1945 in Montpelier, Idaho.
Life story
Elmer Smith (1888–1945) was born in 1888 in Fish Haven, Idaho, and died in 1945 in Montpelier, Idaho, at about age 57. A cemetery record documents Elmer's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Elmer's life.
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The world Elmer lived through
1892 · age 4 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 15 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 24 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 30 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 41 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 49 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1944 · age 56 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
Questions about Elmer Smith
When was Elmer Smith born?
Elmer Smith was born in 1888 in Fish Haven, Idaho.
Where was Elmer Smith born?
Elmer Smith was born in Fish Haven, Idaho.
When did Elmer Smith die?
Elmer Smith died in 1945 in Montpelier, Idaho.
Where did Elmer Smith die?
Elmer Smith died in Montpelier, Idaho.
How old was Elmer Smith at the time of death?
Elmer Smith was about 57 years old.
Where is Elmer Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Elmer's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Elmer Smith was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Elmer was born.
Who was president when Elmer Smith died?
In 1945, the U.S. presidents were Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.
What generation was Elmer Smith part of?
Born in 1888, Elmer Smith was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Elmer Smith's lifetime?
During Elmer's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 4); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 18); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 29); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 41); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 51).
Which U.S. censuses would include Elmer Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Elmer's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Life events
Birth
1888
Fish Haven, Idaho
Death
1945
Montpelier, Idaho
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