Cpl Robert Smith served in the United States Civil War. Enlisted: Aug 15, 1862 Mustered out: Jun 09, 1865 Side: USA Regiment(s): Company H 88th Regiment Illinois Infantry
According to the 1880 Census, Robert was 56 years of age, a laborer, and living in Center, Clinton, Indiana, United States. The census further records that his father's birthplace was Virginia, United States, and his mother's birthplace was also Virginia, United States.
Robert enlisted in the US Army, and served at the rank of Corporal in the Civil War, Company H, 88th Illinois Infantry Regiment, from 1862 to 1865. At time of discharge, he was reduced in rank to Private prior to mustering out.[3][4][5]
Military records indicate Robert was a Blacksmith.
Military pension report. Date on report is 1905, and records Robert as 81 years of age, and a widower.[6]
Burial Location. Robberson Prairie Cemetery, Ebenezer, Greene County, Missouri, USA[7]
↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHMK-F6H : 24 August 2017), Robert Smith, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 17, sheet 212C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d), roll 0270; FHL microfilm 1,254,270.
↑ "United States National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VH4N-7JL : 12 March 2018), Robert G Smith, 1905; citing p. 15180, Leavenworth, Kansas, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1749 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 262; FHL microfilm 1,579,077.
Information for this profile was obtained from Census Records, which led to Military Service Records.
Robert G Smith in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865.
Record details.
Name - Robert G Smith.
Enlistment Age - 38.
Birth Date - 1824.
Birth Place - Virginia.
Enlistment Date - 15 August, 1862.
Enlistment Place - Chicago, Illinois.
Enlistment Rank - Corporal.
Muster Date - 27 August, 1862.
Muster Place - Illinois.
Muster Company - H.
Muster Regiment - 88th Infantry.
Muster Regiment Type - Infantry.
Muster Information - Enlisted.
Rank Change Rank - Private.
Rank Change Information - Reduced to ranks.
Muster Out Date - 9 June, 1865.
Muster Out Place - Nashville, Tennessee.
Muster Out Information - Mustered Out.
Side of War - Union.
Survived War? - Yes.
Complexion - Light.
Eye Color - Blue.
Hair Color - Brown.
Height - 5 ft, 5 1/2 inches.
Residence Place - Chicago, Illinois.
Burial Place - Greene Co., Missouri.
Cemetery - Robberson Prairie Cemetery.
Occupation - Blacksmith.
Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men.
• Research by R. Ross Houston.
• Illinois State Archives [1]
This is, and remains, my brick wall for the Smith ancestors. I'm having difficulty in finding the exact DOB, and the exact DOD.
On 6 January 2022, I found burial location from military record.
I still have not identified the mother or father of Robert.
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