Thomas R. Smith (1859–1905)
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- Born
- 1859
- Died
- 1905
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas R. Smith born? 1859.
When did Thomas R. Smith die? 1905.
Life story
Thomas R. Smith (1859–1905) was born in 1859, and died in 1905, at about age 46. A cemetery record documents Thomas R.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas R.'s life.
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1861 · age 2 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 6 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 10 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 17 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 33 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 41 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about Thomas R. Smith
When was Thomas R. Smith born?
Thomas R. Smith was born in 1859.
When did Thomas R. Smith die?
Thomas R. Smith died in 1905.
How old was Thomas R. Smith at the time of death?
Thomas R. Smith was about 46 years old.
Where is Thomas R. Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas R.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas R. Smith was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Thomas R. was born.
Who was president when Thomas R. Smith died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Thomas R. died.
What major events happened during Thomas R. Smith's lifetime?
During Thomas R.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 2); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 6); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 10); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 17); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 33); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 41).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas R. Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas R.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1859
Death
1905
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