Smith, Thomas Kilby, 1820-1887.

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Thomas Kilby Smith, Union general. From 1843 to 1853, practiced law in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1853 he became special agent in the Post Office Department at Washington, and later served as U.S. marshal for the Southern District of Ohio and deputy clerk of Hamilton County. In October 1861, Thomas Kilby Smith was commissioned Colonel of the 54th Regiment of Ohio Infantry, which he commanded at Shiloh and the advance on Corinth. He 1863-1864 he fought in under Sherman and Grant in Mississippi and Tennessee, commanding brigades in the Army of the Tennessee (15th Army Corps, Sherman's Yazoo Expedition, and in 17th Army Corps), and serving was on a court of inquiry and on staff duty with Grant. From 1866 to 1869, he served as United States Consul at Panama. In the early 1870's, he settled in Torresdale, Pa. and later was a member of the business staff of the New York Star.

From the description of Papers of Thomas Kilby Smith, 1848-1887 (bulk 1861-1869). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122560082

American army officer.

From the description of Special Orders no. 26, issued in his name by his Acting Aide-de-Camp : "On Steamer," to Captain Selfridge, 1864 Apr. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665041

From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Hastings," [Red River campaign], to Rear Admiral Porter, [1864] Apr. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662629

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to John M. Tooker of Cincinnati, 1855 May 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664053

Place Name Admin Code Country
London (England)
Ohio
Mississippi
Tennessee
Panama
United States
San Francisco (Calif.)
Subject
Consuls
Corinth (Miss.)
Diplomats
Generals
Red River Expedition, 1864
Shiloh, Battle of, Tenn., 1862
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Birth 1820

Death 1887

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