George Fairlamb Smith
George Fairlamb Smith (February 28, 1840 – October 18, 1877) was an American soldier, politician, and lawyer from West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was wounded twice and captured during the American Civil War, ending the war with the rank of colonel in command of the 61st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. He went on to serve in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1875–76 and as judge advocate general of the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1877.
George Fairlamb Smith | |
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Smith, c. 1864 | |
| Born | February 28, 1840 West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 1877 (aged 37) West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Buried | Oaklands Cemetery West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Service/ | U.S. Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | 61st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment |
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| Alma mater | Yale University (BA, MA) |
| Spouse(s) |
Anne E. Hickman (m. 1867) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relations | Persifor Frazer Smith (father) |
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