Smith, Philander
Biographical notes:
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
A native of Granville, Mass., Philander Smith settled around 1776 in the Natchez District, Mississippi Territory, where he established himself as a small planter. Smith served several terms in the Mississippi General Assembly.
From the description of Philander Smith letter, 1806 Apr. 27. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 298554762
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Subjects:
- Cotton
- Crops
- Diaries
- Hancock County (Ind.)
- Indiana
- Soldiers
- Soldiers
Occupations:
- Farmers
- Politicians
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- Indiana (as recorded)
- Indiana--Hancock County (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Mississippi--Natchez (District) (as recorded)
- Natchez (Miss. : District) (as recorded)
