Jacob Smith (1813–1882)
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- Born
- 1813
- Died
- 1882
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- Names in Stone
When was Jacob Smith born? 1813.
When did Jacob Smith die? 1882.
Life story
Jacob Smith (1813–1882) was born in 1813, and died in 1882, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Jacob's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jacob's life.
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The world Jacob lived through
1825 · age 12 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 33 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 48 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 52 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 56 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 63 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about Jacob Smith
When was Jacob Smith born?
Jacob Smith was born in 1813.
When did Jacob Smith die?
Jacob Smith died in 1882.
How old was Jacob Smith at the time of death?
Jacob Smith was about 69 years old.
Where is Jacob Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jacob's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jacob Smith was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Jacob was born.
Who was president when Jacob Smith died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Jacob died.
What major events happened during Jacob Smith's lifetime?
During Jacob's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 12); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 33); the American Civil War began (1861, age 48); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 52); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 56); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jacob Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Jacob's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1813
Death
1882
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AncestryData, "Jacob Smith (1813–1882)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jacob-smith-1813-1882-6662d1af/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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