John Smith (1926–1989)
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- Born
- 1926
- Died
- 1989
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- Names in Stone
When was John Smith born? 1926.
When did John Smith die? 1989.
Life story
John Smith (1926–1989) was born in 1926, and died in 1989, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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The world John lived through
1927 · age 1 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 11 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 19 — World War II ended
1954 · age 28 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 36 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 43 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 54 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about John Smith
When was John Smith born?
John Smith was born in 1926.
When did John Smith die?
John Smith died in 1989.
How old was John Smith at the time of death?
John Smith was about 63 years old.
Where is John Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Smith was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Smith died?
In 1989, the U.S. presidents were Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.
What generation was John Smith part of?
Born in 1926, John Smith was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Smith's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 13); the Korean War began (1950, age 24); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 33); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 43); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Smith?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named John Smith are on AncestryData?
4 people named John Smith are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1926
Death
1989
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AncestryData, "John Smith (1926–1989)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-smith-1926-1989-41b1a0a0/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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