Ruth E. Smith (1857–1866)
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- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1866
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- Names in Stone
When was Ruth E. Smith born? 1857.
When did Ruth E. Smith die? 1866.
Life story
Ruth E. Smith (1857–1866) was born in 1857, and died in 1866, at about age 9. A cemetery record documents Ruth E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ruth E.'s life.
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1861 · age 4 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 6 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 8 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was Ruth E. Smith born?
Ruth E. Smith was born in 1857.
When did Ruth E. Smith die?
Ruth E. Smith died in 1866.
How old was Ruth E. Smith at the time of death?
Ruth E. Smith was about 9 years old.
Where is Ruth E. Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ruth E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ruth E. Smith was born?
In 1857, the U.S. presidents were Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan.
Who was president when Ruth E. Smith died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Ruth E. died.
What major events happened during Ruth E. Smith's lifetime?
During Ruth E.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 4); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 6); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 8).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ruth E. Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Ruth E.'s lifetime and now public: 1860.
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1857
Death
1866
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