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William K. Smith Family Papers, 1856-1912 A&M 3145

William K. Smith Family Papers, 1856-1912 A&M 3145


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West Virginia and Regional History Center

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P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 3145
Title
William K. Smith Family Papers 1856-1912
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195686
Quantity
0.1 Linear Feet, Summary: 1/2 in. (1 folder)
Creator
Smith, William K. family
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
The collection is highlighted by the Civil War papers of William K. Smith of Tyler Co. Militia rosters, wartime letters, a military pass, commendation, and pension claim are among the papers. Smith, of the West Virginia 14th. Infantry, Company F, died in a Confederate prison hospital in 1865, and other papers in the collection belonged to his widow, Christena. Family letters, financial papers, and home remedies are included.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], William K. Smith Family Papers, A&M 3145, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Civil War - West Virginia 14th Infantry, Company F.
  • Civil War -- letters
  • Civil War -- Draft
  • Election of 1864.
  • Medicine - Folk remedies.
  • Militia - Virginia 123rd Regiment, Company 10.
  • Smith, Christena.
  • Smith, William K.
  • Tyler County (W. Va.)
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Smith, Christena.
  • Smith, William K.
  • Smith, William K. family
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Tyler County (W. Va.)
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
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