James M. Smith (1871–1937)
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- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1937
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- Names in Stone
When was James M. Smith born? 1871.
When did James M. Smith die? 1937.
Life story
James M. Smith (1871–1937) was born in 1871, and died in 1937, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents James M.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James M.'s life.
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The world James M. lived through
1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 21 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 32 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 41 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 47 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 58 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 66 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about James M. Smith
When was James M. Smith born?
James M. Smith was born in 1871.
When did James M. Smith die?
James M. Smith died in 1937.
How old was James M. Smith at the time of death?
James M. Smith was about 66 years old.
Where is James M. Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James M.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James M. Smith was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when James M. was born.
Who was president when James M. Smith died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when James M. died.
What happened in the world the year James M. Smith was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during James M. Smith's lifetime?
During James M.'s lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 27); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 37); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 47); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include James M. Smith?
Federal censuses taken during James M.'s lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1871
Death
1937
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