Smith, Benjamin F., 1811-1892. Military Record Book, 1862-1865

Collection — Reel: 01

Identifier: SMHC Collection 0150

Staff Only

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

1 Reels (1 microfilm reel)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Smith, Benjamin F., 1811-1892 (Person)
United States Army Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1862-1865) (Organization)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: SMHC Collection 0150. 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