Robert Smith Ward (1868–1916)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1868
- Died
- 1916
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Smith Ward born? 1868.
When did Robert Smith Ward die? 1916.
Life story
Robert Smith Ward (1868–1916) was born in 1868, and died in 1916, at about age 48. A cemetery record documents Robert Smith's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert Smith's life.
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The world Robert Smith lived through
1869 · age 1 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 8 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 24 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 32 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 38 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 44 — The Titanic sank
Questions about Robert Smith Ward
When was Robert Smith Ward born?
Robert Smith Ward was born in 1868.
When did Robert Smith Ward die?
Robert Smith Ward died in 1916.
How old was Robert Smith Ward at the time of death?
Robert Smith Ward was about 48 years old.
Where is Robert Smith Ward buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert Smith's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert Smith Ward was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Robert Smith was born.
Who was president when Robert Smith Ward died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Robert Smith died.
What major events happened during Robert Smith Ward's lifetime?
During Robert Smith's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 1); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 8); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 24); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 32); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 38); the Titanic sank (1912, age 44).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Smith Ward?
Federal censuses taken during Robert Smith's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1868
Death
1916
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AncestryData, "Robert Smith Ward (1868–1916)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-smith-ward-1868-1916-d704cd54/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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