The Bridgeport evening farmer., August 22, 1916, Page 6, Image 6
Capt. William C. Smith Rescued Colors of His Company.
Capt. William C. Smith, a resident of Stratford for more than 35 years, a Civil war veteran and an ex-deputy sheriff of New York, died last night at his home, 778 King street, Stratford, aged 74 years. Capt. Smith's death is thought to have been hastened by grief over the demise of his daughter, who passed away about six months ago. Since that time he has been very unhappy although previous to her death he had enjoyed good health. The deceased at one time was adjutant general on the grand marshal's staff of the G. A. R., and was a chaplain in the J. Lafayette Riker post, No. 62, of New York, for many years. For six years he was connected with C. J. Flynn, in the real estate business in the Warner building. He retired from active work about three years ago. Capt. Smith was at one time a member of a volunteer fire department in New York. In 1861 when the Civil war broke out, he enlisted in the Fortieth New York Volunteers and remained with the command until 1862 when he was transferred to the 64th New York Volunteers; better known as the Barney Rifles, which took a leading part in the battle of Gettysburg. He was promoted rapidly, until he reached the position of captain. While still a sergeant he received honorable mention for having saved the colors of the Barney Rifles when two color bearers in rapid succession were shot down. It was after this battle that he received the promotion to the captaincy. Captain Smith is survived by his widow, one son, William C Smith, Jr., and three step sons, Frederick, Chester and Wilson Donaldson, all of whom live in Stratford. There are also ten grandchildren living. The funeral will be held at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon and burial will be in the family plot in Union cemetery Stratford. The Elias Howe, Jr. post, G. A. R., and the Women's Relief Corps, Elias Howe Jr., post,, will attend and will hold their services.
Capt. William C. Smith Rescued Colors of His Company.
Capt. William C. Smith, a resident of Stratford for more than 35 years, a Civil war veteran and an ex-deputy sheriff of New York, died last night at his home, 778 King street, Stratford, aged 74 years. Capt. Smith's death is thought to have been hastened by grief over the demise of his daughter, who passed away about six months ago. Since that time he has been very unhappy although previous to her death he had enjoyed good health. The deceased at one time was adjutant general on the grand marshal's staff of the G. A. R., and was a chaplain in the J. Lafayette Riker post, No. 62, of New York, for many years. For six years he was connected with C. J. Flynn, in the real estate business in the Warner building. He retired from active work about three years ago. Capt. Smith was at one time a member of a volunteer fire department in New York. In 1861 when the Civil war broke out, he enlisted in the Fortieth New York Volunteers and remained with the command until 1862 when he was transferred to the 64th New York Volunteers; better known as the Barney Rifles, which took a leading part in the battle of Gettysburg. He was promoted rapidly, until he reached the position of captain. While still a sergeant he received honorable mention for having saved the colors of the Barney Rifles when two color bearers in rapid succession were shot down. It was after this battle that he received the promotion to the captaincy. Captain Smith is survived by his widow, one son, William C Smith, Jr., and three step sons, Frederick, Chester and Wilson Donaldson, all of whom live in Stratford. There are also ten grandchildren living. The funeral will be held at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon and burial will be in the family plot in Union cemetery Stratford. The Elias Howe, Jr. post, G. A. R., and the Women's Relief Corps, Elias Howe Jr., post,, will attend and will hold their services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., August 22, 1916, Page 6, Image 6
Capt. William C. Smith Rescued Colors of His Company.
Capt. William C. Smith, a resident of Stratford for more than 35 years, a Civil war veteran and an ex-deputy sheriff of New York, died last night at his home, 778 King street, Stratford, aged 74 years. Capt. Smith's death is thought to have been hastened by grief over the demise of his daughter, who passed away about six months ago. Since that time he has been very unhappy although previous to her death he had enjoyed good health. The deceased at one time was adjutant general on the grand marshal's staff of the G. A. R., and was a chaplain in the J. Lafayette Riker post, No. 62, of New York, for many years. For six years he was connected with C. J. Flynn, in the real estate business in the Warner building. He retired from active work about three years ago. Capt. Smith was at one time a member of a volunteer fire department in New York. In 1861 when the Civil war broke out, he enlisted in the Fortieth New York Volunteers and remained with the command until 1862 when he was transferred to the 64th New York Volunteers; better known as the Barney Rifles, which took a leading part in the battle of Gettysburg. He was promoted rapidly, until he reached the position of captain. While still a sergeant he received honorable mention for having saved the colors of the Barney Rifles when two color bearers in rapid succession were shot down. It was after this battle that he received the promotion to the captaincy. Captain Smith is survived by his widow, one son, William C Smith, Jr., and three step sons, Frederick, Chester and Wilson Donaldson, all of whom live in Stratford. There are also ten grandchildren living. The funeral will be held at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon and burial will be in the family plot in Union cemetery Stratford. The Elias Howe, Jr. post, G. A. R., and the Women's Relief Corps, Elias Howe Jr., post,, will attend and will hold their services.
Capt. William C. Smith Rescued Colors of His Company.
Capt. William C. Smith, a resident of Stratford for more than 35 years, a Civil war veteran and an ex-deputy sheriff of New York, died last night at his home, 778 King street, Stratford, aged 74 years. Capt. Smith's death is thought to have been hastened by grief over the demise of his daughter, who passed away about six months ago. Since that time he has been very unhappy although previous to her death he had enjoyed good health. The deceased at one time was adjutant general on the grand marshal's staff of the G. A. R., and was a chaplain in the J. Lafayette Riker post, No. 62, of New York, for many years. For six years he was connected with C. J. Flynn, in the real estate business in the Warner building. He retired from active work about three years ago. Capt. Smith was at one time a member of a volunteer fire department in New York. In 1861 when the Civil war broke out, he enlisted in the Fortieth New York Volunteers and remained with the command until 1862 when he was transferred to the 64th New York Volunteers; better known as the Barney Rifles, which took a leading part in the battle of Gettysburg. He was promoted rapidly, until he reached the position of captain. While still a sergeant he received honorable mention for having saved the colors of the Barney Rifles when two color bearers in rapid succession were shot down. It was after this battle that he received the promotion to the captaincy. Captain Smith is survived by his widow, one son, William C Smith, Jr., and three step sons, Frederick, Chester and Wilson Donaldson, all of whom live in Stratford. There are also ten grandchildren living. The funeral will be held at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon and burial will be in the family plot in Union cemetery Stratford. The Elias Howe, Jr. post, G. A. R., and the Women's Relief Corps, Elias Howe Jr., post,, will attend and will hold their services.
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