Samuel Francis
SMITH
Parents & Family of Samuel Francis SMITH
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Samuel Francis SMITH.
Born: 21 October 1808 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Samuel Francis SMITH died 16 November 1895 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA .
photo/ portrait (above) from wikipedia.org
Details of the family tree of Samuel appear below.
Occupation
Recorded occupation: Baptist minister, journalist, author - wrote "America" ("My Country, 'Tis of Thee")
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Samuel Francis SMITH.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Samuel Francis SMITH.
Postcards and Memories of Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Records about Samuel Francis SMITH and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 180821 October 1808
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states. 1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
Death — 189516 November 1895
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 87.
![Save to Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3a%2f%2fgreenerpasture.com%2fAncestors%2fDetails%2f233337&media=https%3a%2f%2fgreenerpasture.com%2fContent%2fancestorimages%2fnewton_ma_smith_house_1907.jpg&description=Samuel Francis SMITH - S. F. Smith's House at Newton Centre, Mass. "Author of America", 1907
The home in which Smith and his family lived in Newton is no longer standing. In 1958, a society was formed to buy and preserve it, but the home was damaged by fire in 1968 and again in 1969, leading to its destruction. A small monument and growing garden honors his legacy. wikipedia){kind=small}
S. F. Smith's House at Newton Centre, Mass. "Author of America", 1907
The home in which Smith and his family lived in Newton is no longer standing. In 1958, a society was formed to buy and preserve it, but the home was damaged by fire in 1968 and again in 1969, leading to its destruction. A small monument and growing garden honors his legacy. wikipedia
Read more about Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Postcard
Posted in the Past: Revealing the true stories written on a postcard
Record added: 9/9/2022 8:36:32 AM
Last updated: 3/30/2023 8:27:17 AM
Explore Samuel Francis SMITH's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
Explore Samuel Francis SMITH's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
Continue Researching Samuel Smith
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to Boston, Massachusetts
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Samuel Francis SMITH.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.