Kenneth L Smith (1939–1985)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1939
    Died
    1985

    When was Kenneth L Smith born? 1939.

    When did Kenneth L Smith die? 1985.

    Life story

    Kenneth L Smith (1939–1985) was born in 1939, and died in 1985, at about age 46. A cemetery record documents Kenneth L's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Kenneth L's life.

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    The world Kenneth L lived through

    1. 1939 · age 0 — World War II began in Europe

    2. 1945 · age 6 — World War II ended

    3. 1953 · age 14 — The Korean War armistice was signed

    4. 1957 · age 18 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    5. 1963 · age 24 — President Kennedy was assassinated

    6. 1969 · age 30 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1976 · age 37 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial

    Questions about Kenneth L Smith

    When was Kenneth L Smith born?

    Kenneth L Smith was born in 1939.

    When did Kenneth L Smith die?

    Kenneth L Smith died in 1985.

    How old was Kenneth L Smith at the time of death?

    Kenneth L Smith was about 46 years old.

    Where is Kenneth L Smith buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Kenneth L's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Kenneth L Smith was born?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Kenneth L was born.

    Who was president when Kenneth L Smith died?

    Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Kenneth L died.

    What generation was Kenneth L Smith part of?

    Born in 1939, Kenneth L Smith was part of the Silent Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Kenneth L Smith was born?

    In 1939, World War II began in Europe.

    What major events happened during Kenneth L Smith's lifetime?

    During Kenneth L's lifetime: World War II began in Europe (1939, age 0); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 8); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 16); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 24); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 35).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Kenneth L Smith?

    Federal censuses taken during Kenneth L's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1939

    2. Death

      1985

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Kenneth L Smith (1939–1985)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/kenneth-l-smith-1939-1985-a6e57abf/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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    Died 1990

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