Marguerite E. Smith (1891–1950)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1891
    Died
    1950

    When was Marguerite E. Smith born? 1891.

    When did Marguerite E. Smith die? 1950.

    Life story

    Marguerite E. Smith (1891–1950) was born in 1891, and died in 1950, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents Marguerite E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Marguerite E.'s life.

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    The world Marguerite E. lived through

    1. 1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    2. 1903 · age 12 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    3. 1912 · age 21 — The Titanic sank

    4. 1918 · age 27 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    5. 1929 · age 38 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    6. 1937 · age 46 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    7. 1944 · age 53 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day

    8. 1950 · age 59 — The Korean War began

    Questions about Marguerite E. Smith

    When was Marguerite E. Smith born?

    Marguerite E. Smith was born in 1891.

    When did Marguerite E. Smith die?

    Marguerite E. Smith died in 1950.

    How old was Marguerite E. Smith at the time of death?

    Marguerite E. Smith was about 59 years old.

    Where is Marguerite E. Smith buried?

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

    Who was president when Marguerite E. Smith was born?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Marguerite E. was born.

    Who was president when Marguerite E. Smith died?

    Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Marguerite E. died.

    What generation was Marguerite E. Smith part of?

    Born in 1891, Marguerite E. Smith was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Marguerite E. Smith's lifetime?

    During Marguerite E.'s lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 15); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 26); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 38); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 48); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 56).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Marguerite E. Smith?

    Federal censuses taken during Marguerite E.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1891

    2. Death

      1950

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Marguerite E. Smith (1891–1950)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/marguerite-e-smith-1891-1950-191cc0c6/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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