George E. Smith (1809–1900)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1900
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George E. Smith born? 1809.
When did George E. Smith die? 1900.
Life story
George E. Smith (1809–1900) was born in 1809, and died in 1900, at about age 91. A cemetery record documents George E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George E.'s life.
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1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 77 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 89 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about George E. Smith
When was George E. Smith born?
George E. Smith was born in 1809.
When did George E. Smith die?
George E. Smith died in 1900.
How old was George E. Smith at the time of death?
George E. Smith was about 91 years old.
Where is George E. Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George E. Smith was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when George E. Smith died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when George E. died.
What major events happened during George E. Smith's lifetime?
During George E.'s lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 37); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 60); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 77); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 91).
Which U.S. censuses would include George E. Smith?
Federal censuses taken during George E.'s lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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2 people named George E. Smith are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1900
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