Mary Smart (1782–1854)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1782
    Died
    1854

    When was Mary Smart born? 1782.

    When did Mary Smart die? 1854.

    Life story

    Mary Smart (1782–1854) was born in 1782, and died in 1854, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Mary's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary's life.

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    The world Mary lived through

    1. 1787 · age 5 — The U.S. Constitution was signed

    2. 1790 · age 8 — The first U.S. census was taken

    3. 1803 · age 21 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    4. 1812 · age 30 — The War of 1812 began

    5. 1825 · age 43 — The Erie Canal opened

    6. 1845 · age 63 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    7. 1846 · age 64 — The Mexican–American War began

    8. 1848 · age 66 — The California Gold Rush began

    Questions about Mary Smart

    When was Mary Smart born?

    Mary Smart was born in 1782.

    When did Mary Smart die?

    Mary Smart died in 1854.

    How old was Mary Smart at the time of death?

    Mary Smart was about 72 years old.

    Where is Mary Smart buried?

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

    Who was president when Mary Smart died?

    Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Mary died.

    What major events happened during Mary Smart's lifetime?

    During Mary's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 5); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 21); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 43); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 64).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Smart?

    Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.

    How many people named Mary Smart are on AncestryData?

    3 people named Mary Smart are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1782

    2. Death

      1854

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Mary Smart (1782–1854)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-smart-1782-1854-5a23fac7/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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