Smith, Benjamin F., 1811-1892. Military Record Book, 1862-1865
Abstract
The Benjamin F. Smith collection contains the special orders issued by or during Smith’s command of a Civil War military training camp at Fort Snelling. Furthermore, it includes pay rolls, muster rolls, special orders, and financial records dating from his service as commander of the militia for Blue Earth County in the Dakota Conflict.
Dates
- 1862-1865
Creator
- Smith, Benjamin F., 1811-1892 (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Biographical / Historical
Benjamin F. Smith (1811-1892) served as Lieutenant Colonel in the Minnesota Third Infantry Regiment in the Civil War. Smith was the Commander of the militia for Blue Earth County District during the Dakota Conflict of 1862. Later, he served as a member of the Minnesota state legislature between 1870-1871.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The microfilm was made from the original located in the Blue Earth County Historical Society, Mankato, Minnesota. The film was received in May 1975.
Creator
- Smith, Benjamin F., 1811-1892 (Person)
- United States Army Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1862-1865) (Organization)
- Title
- Smith, Benjamin F., 1811-1892. Military Record Book, 1862-1865.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Archive's staff
- Date
- 1970s
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
