Josiah fought in the Mexican War as a private in the 5th Tennessee Volunteer Regiment, Co. C. He was 22 at the time and had just been married for one year. On November 1, 1861, Josiah enlisted in the 5th Tennessee Cavalry, Confederate Army, under McKenzie. He was 36 when he went to fight in the Civil War and he had six children.
Josiah died of typhoid or malaria at age 55.
Josiah fought in the Mexican War as a private in the 5th Tennessee Volunteer Regiment, Co. C. He was 22 at the time and had just been married for one year. On November 1, 1861, Josiah enlisted in the 5th Tennessee Cavalry, Confederate Army, under McKenzie. He was 36 when he went to fight in the Civil War and he had six children.
Josiah died of typhoid or malaria at age 55.
Family Members
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Elizabeth Jane Smith Frank
1849–1903
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Allison Woodville "Woody" Smith
1850–1936
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Nancy Ann Smith Wilson
1853–1938
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David Henry Smith
1856–1945
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Mary Ellen Smith Dixon
1856–1949
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Josiah Allen Smith Jr
1859–1938
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George Washington Smith
1866–1941
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Ida Belle Smith Hoops
1869–1930
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Sarah Catherine Smith Hoops
1871–1955
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Charles Elmer Smith
1877–1878
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Cora Edna Smith Downard
1879–1955
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