John C. Smith (1822–1902)
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- Born
- 1822
- Died
- 1902
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- Names in Stone
When was John C. Smith born? 1822.
When did John C. Smith die? 1902.
Life story
John C. Smith (1822–1902) was born in 1822, and died in 1902, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents John C.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John C.'s life.
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The world John C. lived through
1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 24 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 39 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 43 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 47 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 54 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 70 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 78 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about John C. Smith
When was John C. Smith born?
John C. Smith was born in 1822.
When did John C. Smith die?
John C. Smith died in 1902.
How old was John C. Smith at the time of death?
John C. Smith was about 80 years old.
Where is John C. Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John C.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John C. Smith was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when John C. was born.
Who was president when John C. Smith died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when John C. died.
What major events happened during John C. Smith's lifetime?
During John C.'s lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 26); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 43); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 49); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include John C. Smith?
Federal censuses taken during John C.'s lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1822
Death
1902
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AncestryData, "John C. Smith (1822–1902)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-c-smith-1822-1902-1d435189/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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