Mary Ford Smith (1768–1853)
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- Born
- 1768
- Died
- 1853
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- Names in Stone
When was Mary Ford Smith born? 1768.
When did Mary Ford Smith die? 1853.
Life story
Mary Ford Smith (1768–1853) was born in 1768, and died in 1853, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Mary Ford's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary Ford's life.
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The world Mary Ford lived through
1776 · age 8 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1790 · age 22 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 44 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 77 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 80 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Mary Ford Smith born?
Mary Ford Smith was born in 1768.
When did Mary Ford Smith die?
Mary Ford Smith died in 1853.
How old was Mary Ford Smith at the time of death?
Mary Ford Smith was about 85 years old.
Where is Mary Ford Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Mary Ford's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Mary Ford Smith died?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
What major events happened during Mary Ford Smith's lifetime?
During Mary Ford's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 8); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 22); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 44); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 77); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Ford Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Mary Ford's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1768
Death
1853
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AncestryData, "Mary Ford Smith (1768–1853)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-ford-smith-1768-1853-e94337cc/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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