William D. Smith
- Born: Sep 1842, Dalton, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Died: 17 Mar 1908, Northhampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts at age 65
- Buried: Bridge Street Cemetery in North Hampton, Massachusetts
General Notes:
MA death records age 65yrs
1900 census - DOB
www.familysearch.com - pilot search: died from burns suffered when he upset a kettle of boiling water;married [wife's name not on record]; she was the informant
www.findagrave.com Civil War Veteran Co. E, 18th Massachusetts Infantry The son of Asa and Sarah (Straw) Smith, both born in Niagra, NY. He enlisted and was mustered into the 18th Mass. Infantry on August 24, 1861 as a Private in Co. K. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal prior to Dec. 13, 1862. Smith was wounded at the battle of Fredericksburg on Dec. 13, 1861, and one of nine men of Co. K cited for their courage during the battle. He was discharged due to his wounds on Jan. 19, 1863.
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