William Smart (1919–2009)
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- Born
- 1919
- Died
- 2009
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Smart born? 1919.
When did William Smart die? 2009.
Life story
William Smart (1919–2009) was born in 1919, and died in 2009, at about age 90. 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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The world William lived through
1920 · age 1 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 18 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 28 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 38 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 46 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 61 — Mount St. Helens erupted
2001 · age 82 — The September 11 attacks took place
Questions about William Smart
When was William Smart born?
William Smart was born in 1919.
When did William Smart die?
William Smart died in 2009.
How old was William Smart at the time of death?
William Smart was about 90 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?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Smart died?
In 2009, the U.S. presidents were George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
What generation was William Smart part of?
Born in 1919, William Smart was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during William Smart's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 20); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 34); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 44); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 57); the September 11 attacks took place (2001, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Smart?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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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1919
Death
2009
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AncestryData, "William Smart (1919–2009)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-smart-1919-2009-57c5c32b/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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