Melancthon Smith (Confederate officer)
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This article is about the Confederate officer. For the U.S. Navy officer, see Melancton Smith (1810-1893). For the Continental Congressman, see Melancton Smith.
Melancthon Smith (frequently spelled Melancton or Melanchton; April 15, 1829 – November 1, 1881) was a Colonel in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he served with the artillery of the Army of Tennessee in the Western Theater. After the war he became a journalist.
Quick Facts Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from Clarke County, Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from Mississippi ...
Melancthon Smith | |
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Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from Clarke County | |
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from Mississippi | |
In office 1857–1859 | |
Preceded by | Unknown |
Succeeded by | Unknown |
Personal details | |
Born | (1829-04-15)April 15, 1829 Mobile, Alabama |
Died | November 1, 1881(1881-11-01) (aged 52) Mobile, Alabama |
Spouse(s) | Mary Emma (Forney) Smith (October 13, 1833 – February 8, 1870) Clara (Howze) Smith |
Profession | Planter, Militia Officer, Journalist |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army Confederate States Army (Artillery) |
Years of service | 1851–1854 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
Rank | 2nd Lieutenant (USA) Major General (MS Militia) Colonel (CSA) |
Unit | 8th U.S. Infantry Regiment |
Commands | Right Wing—Mobile Defenses Artillery—Cheatham's Corps Artillery—D.H. Hill's Corps Artillery—Hardee's Corps Artillery—Cheatham's Division Smith's (Mississippi) Battery |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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