Harry Smith (1890–1975)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1975
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Harry Smith born? 1890.
When did Harry Smith die? 1975.
Life story
Harry Smith (1890–1975) was born in 1890, and died in 1975, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Harry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Harry's life.
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The world Harry lived through
1892 · age 2 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 18 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 30 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 47 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 57 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 67 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 75 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
Questions about Harry Smith
When was Harry Smith born?
Harry Smith was born in 1890.
When did Harry Smith die?
Harry Smith died in 1975.
How old was Harry Smith at the time of death?
Harry Smith was about 85 years old.
Where is Harry Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Harry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Harry Smith was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Harry was born.
Who was president when Harry Smith died?
Gerald Ford was president of the United States when Harry died.
What generation was Harry Smith part of?
Born in 1890, Harry Smith was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Harry Smith's lifetime?
During Harry's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 22); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 39); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 54); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 65); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Harry Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Harry's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1890
Death
1975
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AncestryData, "Harry Smith (1890–1975)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/harry-smith-1890-1975-58f6c640/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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