Forrest Smithson
(1884-1962)

Athletics competitor (1884-1962) – Forrest Smithson was born in Portland (City and county seat of Multnomah County, Oregon, United States) on September 26th, 1884 and died in Contra Costa County (County in California, United States) on November 24th, 1962 at the age of 78. Today Forrest Smithson would be 139 years old.

Age

how old was Forrest Smithson when he died?

Forrest Smithson died in 1962 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 26th, 1884 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Portland City and county seat of Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Death Date	November 24th, 1962 (Saturday)
Death place	Contra Costa County County in California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Forrest Smithson

Birthday

When was Forrest Smithson born?

Forrest Smithson was born on September 26th, 1884.

Death

When did Forrest Smithson die?

Forrest Smithson died on November 24th, 1962 at the age of 78 in Contra Costa County (County in California, United States). Today Forrest Smithson would be 139 years old.