Henry P Smith (1839–1874)

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    Born
    1839
    Died
    1874

    When was Henry P Smith born? 1839.

    When did Henry P Smith die? 1874.

    Life story

    Henry P Smith (1839–1874) was born in 1839, and died in 1874, at about age 35. A cemetery record documents Henry P's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Henry P's life.

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    The world Henry P lived through

    1. 1845 · age 6 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 9 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 24 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 28 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 32 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Henry P Smith

    When was Henry P Smith born?

    Henry P Smith was born in 1839.

    When did Henry P Smith die?

    Henry P Smith died in 1874.

    How old was Henry P Smith at the time of death?

    Henry P Smith was about 35 years old.

    Where is Henry P Smith buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Henry P's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Henry P Smith was born?

    Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Henry P was born.

    Who was president when Henry P Smith died?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Henry P died.

    What major events happened during Henry P Smith's lifetime?

    During Henry P's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 6); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 9); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 24); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 28); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 32).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Henry P Smith?

    Federal censuses taken during Henry P's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1839

    2. Death

      1874

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Henry P Smith (1839–1874)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-p-smith-1839-1874-1ca01425/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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