Joseph Smith (1848–1906)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1906
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Smith born? 1848.
When did Joseph Smith die? 1906.
Life story
Joseph Smith (1848–1906) was born in 1848, and died in 1906, at about age 58. 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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The world Joseph lived through
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 15 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 50 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 55 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about Joseph Smith
When was Joseph Smith born?
Joseph Smith was born in 1848.
When did Joseph Smith die?
Joseph Smith died in 1906.
How old was Joseph Smith at the time of death?
Joseph Smith was about 58 years old.
Where is Joseph Smith 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 Smith was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Joseph was born.
Who was president when Joseph Smith died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What happened in the world the year Joseph Smith was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during Joseph Smith's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 17); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 23); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 44); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1848
Death
1906
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AncestryData, "Joseph Smith (1848–1906)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-smith-1848-1906-5cefa653/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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