Samuel Jefferson Smith (1891–1988)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1891 in CULLMAN,ALABAMA
- Died
- 1988 in JEROME, IDAHO
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Samuel Jefferson Smith born? 1891 in CULLMAN,ALABAMA.
When did Samuel Jefferson Smith die? 1988 in JEROME, IDAHO.
Life story
Samuel Jefferson Smith (1891–1988) was born in 1891 in CULLMAN,ALABAMA, and died in 1988 in JEROME, IDAHO, at about age 97. A cemetery record documents Samuel Jefferson's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Samuel Jefferson's life.
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The world Samuel Jefferson lived through
1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 17 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 29 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 46 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 56 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 66 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 74 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 89 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Samuel Jefferson Smith
When was Samuel Jefferson Smith born?
Samuel Jefferson Smith was born in 1891 in CULLMAN,ALABAMA.
Where was Samuel Jefferson Smith born?
Samuel Jefferson Smith was born in CULLMAN,ALABAMA.
When did Samuel Jefferson Smith die?
Samuel Jefferson Smith died in 1988 in JEROME, IDAHO.
Where did Samuel Jefferson Smith die?
Samuel Jefferson Smith died in JEROME, IDAHO.
How old was Samuel Jefferson Smith at the time of death?
Samuel Jefferson Smith was about 97 years old.
Where is Samuel Jefferson Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Samuel Jefferson's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Samuel Jefferson Smith was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Samuel Jefferson was born.
Who was president when Samuel Jefferson Smith died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Samuel Jefferson died.
What generation was Samuel Jefferson Smith part of?
Born in 1891, Samuel Jefferson Smith was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Samuel Jefferson Smith's lifetime?
During Samuel Jefferson's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); World War I began (1914, age 23); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 44); the Korean War began (1950, age 59); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 72); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 89).
Which U.S. censuses would include Samuel Jefferson Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Samuel Jefferson's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1891
CULLMAN,ALABAMA
Death
1988
JEROME, IDAHO
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