Nathel Smith (1809–1869)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1869
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Nathel Smith born? 1809.
When did Nathel Smith die? 1869.
Life story
Nathel Smith (1809–1869) was born in 1809, and died in 1869, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents Nathel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Nathel's life.

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The world Nathel lived through
1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
Questions about Nathel Smith
When was Nathel Smith born?
Nathel Smith was born in 1809.
When did Nathel Smith die?
Nathel Smith died in 1869.
How old was Nathel Smith at the time of death?
Nathel Smith was about 60 years old.
Where is Nathel Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Nathel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Nathel Smith was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when Nathel Smith died?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
What major events happened during Nathel Smith's lifetime?
During Nathel's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 36); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 39); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nathel Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Nathel's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1809
Death
1869
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