Smith, Philander

Philander Smith was born in Indiana on 23 May 1835, the son of Samuel Smith. According to the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, he worked as a school teacher and resided at his father's house in Jackson Township, Hancock County, Indiana. Smith enlisted as a sergeant in the Indiana Infantry 8th Regiment in 1861. He was promoted several times and at the time of his discharge in 1865 he was a captain.

From the description of Papers, 1862-1885 (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 62141251

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