Thomas Smith (1848–1909)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1848 in Liverpool, England
- Died
- 1909
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Smith born? 1848 in Liverpool, England.
When did Thomas Smith die? 1909.
Life story
Thomas Smith (1848–1909) was born in 1848 in Liverpool, England, and died in 1909, at about age 61. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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The world Thomas lived through
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 15 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 50 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 55 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 60 — Ford introduced the Model T
Questions about Thomas Smith
When was Thomas Smith born?
Thomas Smith was born in 1848 in Liverpool, England.
Where was Thomas Smith born?
Thomas Smith was born in Liverpool, England.
When did Thomas Smith die?
Thomas Smith died in 1909.
How old was Thomas Smith at the time of death?
Thomas Smith was about 61 years old.
Where is Thomas Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Smith was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Smith died?
In 1909, the U.S. presidents were Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft.
What happened in the world the year Thomas Smith was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during Thomas Smith's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 17); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 23); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 44); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1848
Liverpool, England
Death
1909
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AncestryData, "Thomas Smith (1848–1909)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-smith-1848-1909-76399987/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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