Joseph Smart (1760–1847)
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- Born
- 1760
- Died
- 1847
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- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Smart born? 1760.
When did Joseph Smart die? 1847.
Life story
Joseph Smart (1760–1847) was born in 1760, and died in 1847, at about age 87. A cemetery record documents Joseph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph's life.
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1776 · age 16 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 27 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 30 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 43 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 52 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 65 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 85 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 86 — The Mexican–American War began
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When was Joseph Smart born?
Joseph Smart was born in 1760.
When did Joseph Smart die?
Joseph Smart died in 1847.
How old was Joseph Smart at the time of death?
Joseph Smart was about 87 years old.
Where is Joseph Smart buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joseph Smart died?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What major events happened during Joseph Smart's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 16); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 30); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 52); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 85).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Smart?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1760
Death
1847
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