Smith, Merritt Hager
Person
Biographical Note
A history of the 97th New York includes in its roster a Private Merritt A. Smith, who enlisted in Boonville, New York on December 16, 1861 at age 19. According to his diary, Smith was born June 28, 1842. Census records indicate that he was the son of Julia Smith of Turin (Lewis County), New York. Smith notes himself a member of the regimental brass band, and Civil War rosters include a Merritt H. Smith who served as a second class musician in the band of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 3rd/1st Army Corps.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Diary, Merritt Hager Smith, 1863 (Ms2008-037)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2008_037_SmithMerrittHagerDiary
Merritt Hager Smith Diary
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-037
Abstract
Civil War diary of Private Merritt Hager Smith of Company G, 97th New York Infantry, serving with the regimental quartermaster.
Dates:
1863 - 1863
Found in:
Special Collections, Virginia Tech