John Allen Smith (1852–1925)
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- Born
- 1852
- Died
- 1925
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- Names in Stone
When was John Allen Smith born? 1852.
When did John Allen Smith die? 1925.
Life story
John Allen Smith (1852–1925) was born in 1852, and died in 1925, at about age 73. A cemetery record documents John Allen's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Allen's life.
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The world John Allen lived through
1861 · age 9 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 15 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 24 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 46 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 54 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 62 — World War I began
1920 · age 68 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about John Allen Smith
When was John Allen Smith born?
John Allen Smith was born in 1852.
When did John Allen Smith die?
John Allen Smith died in 1925.
How old was John Allen Smith at the time of death?
John Allen Smith was about 73 years old.
Where is John Allen Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Allen's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Allen Smith was born?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when John Allen was born.
Who was president when John Allen Smith died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when John Allen died.
What major events happened during John Allen Smith's lifetime?
During John Allen's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 9); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 17); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 40); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 54); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Allen Smith?
Federal censuses taken during John Allen's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1852
Death
1925
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AncestryData, "John Allen Smith (1852–1925)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-allen-smith-1852-1925-95f31994/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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