George Smith (1833–1911)
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- Born
- 1833
- Died
- 1911
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George Smith born? 1833.
When did George Smith die? 1911.
Life story
George Smith (1833–1911) was born in 1833, and died in 1911, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents George's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George's life.
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The world George lived through
1845 · age 12 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 28 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 34 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 43 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 65 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 73 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about George Smith
When was George Smith born?
George Smith was born in 1833.
When did George Smith die?
George Smith died in 1911.
How old was George Smith at the time of death?
George Smith was about 78 years old.
Where is George Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George Smith was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when George was born.
Who was president when George Smith died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when George died.
What major events happened during George Smith's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 12); the American Civil War began (1861, age 28); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 34); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 43); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 65); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Smith?
Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named George Smith are on AncestryData?
2 people named George Smith are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1833
Death
1911
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AncestryData, "George Smith (1833–1911)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-smith-1833-1911-d87d1486/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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