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Smith, Alexander, 1807(?)-1893

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1807(?)-1893

Biographical Note

Alexander (abt. 1807-1893) and Charity (Mitchell) Smith (1798-1858) married in 1828. They had seven children: James R. (1831-1863), Stephen Mitchell (1832-1913), William Alexander (1835-1868), Kiturah (b. 1836), Barton Pierce (1838-1863), Polly G. (b. 1839) and Sarah E. (Sallie) (b. 1840).

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Smith Family Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1996-018
Abstract

The collection contains forty-nine Civil War-era letters written by four brothers of Carroll County, Virginia: James R., Stephen Mitchell, William Alexander, and Barton Pierce Smith. All four served in Confederate units from Virginia. The collection also includes a family history and notes by Frederick R. Smith.

Dates: 1861-1865, 1912-1996, n.d. ; Majority of material found within 1861 - 1865

Smith Family Letters, 1861-1865, 1912-1996 (Ms1996-018)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1996-018
Dates: 1861-1865, 1912-1996, n.d.