John Smith (1926–2007)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1926
    Died
    2007

    When was John Smith born? 1926.

    When did John Smith die? 2007.

    Life story

    John Smith (1926–2007) was born in 1926, and died in 2007, at about age 81. 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

    1. 1927 · age 1 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 11 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 19 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 28 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 36 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 43 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 54 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    8. 1995 · age 69 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place

    Questions about John Smith

    When was John Smith born?

    John Smith was born in 1926.

    When did John Smith die?

    John Smith died in 2007.

    How old was John Smith at the time of death?

    John Smith was about 81 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?

    George W. Bush was president of the United States when John died.

    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); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 15); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 28); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 38); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 54); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 79).

    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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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1926

    2. Death

      2007

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "John Smith (1926–2007)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-smith-1926-2007-6fd815d0/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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