Larox Smith (1843–1864)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1843
    Died
    1864

    When was Larox Smith born? 1843.

    When did Larox Smith die? 1864.

    Life story

    Larox Smith (1843–1864) was born in 1843, and died in 1864, at about age 21. A cemetery record documents Larox's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Larox's life.

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    The world Larox lived through

    1. 1845 · age 2 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1846 · age 3 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1848 · age 5 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1861 · age 18 — The American Civil War began

    5. 1863 · age 20 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    Questions about Larox Smith

    When was Larox Smith born?

    Larox Smith was born in 1843.

    When did Larox Smith die?

    Larox Smith died in 1864.

    How old was Larox Smith at the time of death?

    Larox Smith was about 21 years old.

    Where is Larox Smith buried?

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

    Who was president when Larox Smith was born?

    John Tyler was president of the United States when Larox was born.

    Who was president when Larox Smith died?

    Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Larox died.

    What major events happened during Larox Smith's lifetime?

    During Larox's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 2); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 5); the American Civil War began (1861, age 18); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 20).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Larox Smith?

    Federal censuses taken during Larox's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1843

    2. Death

      1864

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Larox Smith (1843–1864)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/larox-smith-1843-1864-92eb9816/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Names in Stone

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