John E. Smith was born in Pennsylvania around 1828 and served in the 3rd United States Colored Troops. According to his service records, Smith worked as a laborer before the Civil War. Smith was drafted on December 22, 1864 and joined Company B of the 3rd USCT. His military service ended on October 31, 1865 while stationed at Jacksonville, Florida. (By Don Sailer)
Life Summary
Full name
John E. Smith
Place of Birth
Birth Date Certainty
Estimated
Gender
Male
Race
Black
Sectional choice
North
Origins
Free State
Occupation
Military
Other
Other Occupation
Laborer
Relation to Slavery
Free black