John P. Smith - Civil War Veteran and lifelong resident of
Jefferson Co. Pensylvania,USA. Volunteer in the 105th
Regiment of the Pa. Volunteers under Capt.Jacob H. Freas Co. G
Enlisted Aug. 28, 1861
Reenlisted Dec. 20, 1863 before Capt.John Daugherty,
Recruiting officer 105th Regiment
At listed age 21)
Discharged Jul. 11, 1865

Injured:
Battle of Gettysburg July 3 1863
Right Thigh ~ 3 inches above the knee by ball)

Hospitalized Cherry Street U.S. Gen. Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA Jul 8 to Sept 8 1863

Battle of the Wilderness May 6 1864 (Buckshot to second
finger of the left hand and by musket ball in right arm
just below the shoulder)

Hospitalized McCellan U.S. Gen. Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
May 10 to July 10 1864

Residence April 7, 1874 (Department of Interior
questionnaire): Stanton, PA
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Personal :
Born Feb 9 1844, Eyes Blue, Hair: Light, Complexion: Fair,
Height: 5feet 7 and 1/2 inches. Orphaned at 2 years of age
stated in written letter to Department of Pensions from
Coolspring, Jefferson Co. Dated Apr 9, 1907 to correct
governments recorded age for him)
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(Following from Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions
Questionnaire dated Sept. 16 1898, filled out Sept 20, 1898)
Wife: Sarah A. Smith maiden name Dobson
Married Jan 4 or 6 1866 at Ringgold, Jefferson Co, PA by a
Justice of the Peace
McCormick, recorded (at date of reply) only by living
witness Adam Dobson.
Children: George S. Smith born June 12, 1870
John E. Smith born Nov 16, 1871
James M. Smith Oct. 20, 1872
Tillie Smith Mar 10, 1875
Ervin M. Smith July 7, 1876
Eliza Smith Dec 15, 1877
Franklin Smith May 5, 1878
Annie Smith March 23, 1880
Manda L. Smith Nov. 20, 1882
Stamped Received at Pension Office Sep 22 1898 (mails were
better, then)