Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1812 - 1890
Biographical Note
Francis Henney Smith was the first Superintendent of Virginia Military Institute. He served there from 1839 to 1889. In the Civil War, Smith was a Colonel in Companies F and S of the 9th Virginia Infantry. Smith was also the President of the United States Military Academy Board of Visitors. No information could be found on Captain M. F. Maury.