William Smart (1809–1876)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1876
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- Names in Stone
When was William Smart born? 1809.
When did William Smart die? 1876.
Life story
William Smart (1809–1876) was born in 1809, and died in 1876, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about William Smart
When was William Smart born?
William Smart was born in 1809.
When did William Smart die?
William Smart died in 1876.
How old was William Smart at the time of death?
William Smart was about 67 years old.
Where is William Smart buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Smart was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when William Smart died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Smart's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 36); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 39); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 58); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Smart?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
How many people named William Smart are on AncestryData?
3 people named William Smart are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1809
Death
1876
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AncestryData, "William Smart (1809–1876)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-smart-1809-1876-3bc460f0/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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