Wilson | April 28, 2008
Here is a photograph of the portrait that hangs in the living room of the family home. A reproduction of it appears on pg. 210 of J.B.O. Landrum’s “History of Spartanburg County” Born March 4th, 1804, Elihu was the son of American Revolution Maj. William Smith. He married Christina Marie Faber, of Charleston. He had [...]
Wilson | April 28, 2008
I hope to visit quite a bit with the gentleman in this photo. He is Capt. William F. Smith, MD . The back of the photograph is stamped: H. MEYLAN PHOTOGRAPHE ALLEMANDE DESSOUS 54 GENEVE So I surmise this was taken during his studies abroad Article from the Confederate Veteran magazine, dated April, 1917. DR. [...]
Wilson | April 27, 2008
The Confederates had a hard time feeding their troops in all theatres of the War. Producing and transporting food where needed was a large problem in the C.S.A. The Dandy’s Grandfather, Elihu Penquite Smith, was a planter who provided food to the war effort. Here is a railroad receipt for freight loaded. The reverse is [...]
