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Sgt Ransom Leroy Smith

Birth : 16 Jun 1842 Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
Death : 26 Jul 1863
Burial : Dale Cemetery, Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate : 40.7700005, -92.8574982
Description : A Sergeant in the 17th U.S. Infantry and wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg
July 2, 1863

The following info comes courtesy of F.A.G. contributor Stonewall:
Sergeant Smith was mortally wounded at Gettysburg. He was shot in the elbow on July 2, 1863 while aiding his brother in the vicinity of the Wheat Field. The two Smiths were rescued by Lt. Frank E. Stimsom of the 17th US Infantry. The bravery shown by Lt. Stimsom had an effect on the opposing Confederates. In a moment of civility and respect, they held their fire until the rescue was complete. Ranson... Read More

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  • Where is Sgt Ransom Leroy Smith's memorial?

    Sgt Ransom Leroy Smith's memorial is located at: Dale Cemetery, Centerville, Appanoose County, USA.

  • When did Sgt Ransom Leroy Smith death?

    Sgt Ransom Leroy Smith death on 26 Jul 1863 in

  • Where are the coordinates of the Sgt Ransom Leroy Smith's memorial?

    Latitude: 40.7700005
    Longitude: -92.8574982

Family Members:

Parent

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Samuel Smith

(1794 - 1874)

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Betsey Codding Smith

(1800 - 1853)

Spouse

Siblings

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Angelina E Smith

(1821 - 1823)

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Deacon Ceylon Smith

(1828 - 1905)

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Achsah Smith Smith

(1830 - 1895)

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Orlando Smith

(1835 - 1922)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Dale Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7700005, -92.8574982

2. Forbush Cemetery
Forbush, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7719619, -92.8779034

3. Hebrew Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7485000, -92.8678000

4. Haines Cemetery
Rathbun, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7980995, -92.8569031

5. Oakland Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7352982, -92.8632965

6. Bryant Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7980995, -92.8078003

7. Sharon Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7361660, -92.8102240

8. Baker Cemetery
Brazil, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7470000, -92.9310000

9. Salem Cemetery
Udell, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7902985, -92.7822037

10. Thomasson Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7100000, -92.9010000

11. Brannon Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7170000, -92.8000000

12. Elgin Cemetery
Mystic, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7947006, -92.9452972

13. Denny Cemetery
Moravia, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8278008, -92.7983017

14. Mount Ararat Cemetery
Udell, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7400017, -92.7686005

15. Zimmer Cemetery
Walnut City, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8166705, -92.9338682

16. Riggs Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7611100, -92.7583300

17. Highland Cemetery
Mystic, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7817001, -92.9589005

18. Appanoose County Farm Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333450, -92.9502010

19. New Hope Cemetery
Hiattsville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8492012, -92.8197021

20. Main Station Cemetery
Maine, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8562200, -92.8673500

21. Sharon Chapel Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6958000, -92.7920000

22. Felkner Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7386017, -92.9730988

23. Livengood Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7030983, -92.9449997

24. Shaeffer Cemetery
Walnut City, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8339005, -92.9494019