William Smedley (1812–1892)
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- Born
- 1812
- Died
- 1892
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- Names in Stone
When was William Smedley born? 1812.
When did William Smedley die? 1892.
Life story
William Smedley (1812–1892) was born in 1812, and died in 1892, at about age 80. 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
1812 · age 0 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 33 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 36 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 51 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 55 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 59 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 74 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was William Smedley born?
William Smedley was born in 1812.
When did William Smedley die?
William Smedley died in 1892.
How old was William Smedley at the time of death?
William Smedley was about 80 years old.
Where is William Smedley 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 Smedley was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Smedley died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when William died.
What happened in the world the year William Smedley was born?
In 1812, the War of 1812 began.
What major events happened during William Smedley's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 0); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 34); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 51); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 57); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Smedley?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1812
Death
1892
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