Samuel Smith (1897–1966)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1966
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- Names in Stone
When was Samuel Smith born? 1897.
When did Samuel Smith die? 1966.
Life story
Samuel Smith (1897–1966) was born in 1897, and died in 1966, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Samuel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Samuel's life.
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The world Samuel lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 11 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 21 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 36 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 44 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 60 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 67 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Samuel Smith
When was Samuel Smith born?
Samuel Smith was born in 1897.
When did Samuel Smith die?
Samuel Smith died in 1966.
How old was Samuel Smith at the time of death?
Samuel Smith was about 69 years old.
Where is Samuel Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Samuel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Samuel Smith was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Samuel Smith died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Samuel died.
What generation was Samuel Smith part of?
Born in 1897, Samuel Smith was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Samuel Smith's lifetime?
During Samuel's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the Titanic sank (1912, age 15); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 30); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 42); the Korean War began (1950, age 53); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Samuel Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Samuel's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1897
Death
1966
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Born 1891 in CULLMAN,ALABAMA
Died 1988 in JEROME, IDAHO
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