William C. Smith (1855–1916)
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- Born
- 1855 in ouachita county, arkansas
- Died
- 1916 in Chidster, arkansas
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When was William C. Smith born? 1855 in ouachita county, arkansas.
When did William C. Smith die? 1916 in Chidster, arkansas.
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William C. Smith (1855–1916) was born in 1855 in ouachita county, arkansas, and died in 1916 in Chidster, arkansas, at about age 61. Source: Visitor submission. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William C.'s life.
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1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 10 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 14 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 37 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 45 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 51 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 57 — The Titanic sank
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When was William C. Smith born?
William C. Smith was born in 1855 in ouachita county, arkansas.
Where was William C. Smith born?
William C. Smith was born in ouachita county, arkansas.
When did William C. Smith die?
William C. Smith died in 1916 in Chidster, arkansas.
Where did William C. Smith die?
William C. Smith died in Chidster, arkansas.
How old was William C. Smith at the time of death?
William C. Smith was about 61 years old.
Who was president when William C. Smith was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when William C. was born.
Who was president when William C. Smith died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when William C. died.
What major events happened during William C. Smith's lifetime?
During William C.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 12); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 21); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 43); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 51); World War I began (1914, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include William C. Smith?
Federal censuses taken during William C.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1855
ouachita county, arkansas
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1916
Chidster, arkansas
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