Wesley Smart (1841–1884)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1884
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Wesley Smart born? 1841.
When did Wesley Smart die? 1884.
Life story
Wesley Smart (1841–1884) was born in 1841, and died in 1884, at about age 43. A cemetery record documents Wesley's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Wesley's life.
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The world Wesley lived through
1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 7 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 22 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 30 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Wesley Smart born?
Wesley Smart was born in 1841.
When did Wesley Smart die?
Wesley Smart died in 1884.
How old was Wesley Smart at the time of death?
Wesley Smart was about 43 years old.
Where is Wesley Smart buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Wesley's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Wesley Smart was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when Wesley Smart died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Wesley died.
What major events happened during Wesley Smart's lifetime?
During Wesley's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 7); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 22); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 26); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 30).
Which U.S. censuses would include Wesley Smart?
Federal censuses taken during Wesley's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1841
Death
1884
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AncestryData, "Wesley Smart (1841–1884)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/wesley-smart-1841-1884-a87ad771/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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