Josiah Smith papers, 1836-1874.

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Josiah Smith papers, 1836-1874.

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The present collection provides only fragmentary evidence of Smith's long and varied career. His 1812 service appears through his pension application, accompanied by a few letters from the pension office. All that remains of his militia activities are some orders issued in the 1870's, his bills for music performed at drills between 1830 and 1874, four manuscript music pieces, and newspaper clippings. Most of the evidence is contained in an account book kept between 1825 and 1832, which records both his cobbler's and musician's fees. Another small volume records the auction sale of Smith's Lexington farm in 1862. Smith's Maine land investment and its accompanying bankruptcy proceedings can be followed through a small number of documents, bills, receipts and statements brought together in 1842.

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New England Historic Genealogical Society

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New England Historic Genealogical Society

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Smith, Josiah, 1789-1876.

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Josiah Smith (1789-1876) was a resident of Lexington, Mass., making his living as a cobbler and fifer for various military companies. A War of 1812 veteran, he became a pensioner in 1872. Smith also invested in Maine Land, a tract then called the Eastern Indian Township. Much of his property appears to have been lost through bankruptcy proceedings during the 1840's. From the description of Josiah Smith papers, 1836-1874. (New England Historic Genealogical Society). WorldCat record id...

Massachusetts. Militia

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Ten companies comprised the 12th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia: five from Boston, one from North Bridgewater, one from Abington, one from Weymouth, one from Stoughton, and one from Gloucester. After organization was completed, the regiment was ordered to Fort Warren in Boston Harbor. Three months later it was sent to Harper's Ferry, Va., where it guarded the upper Potomac as part of Bank's division. From the description of Massachusetts Volunteer Militia records, 1861 [ma...