Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  Gen. Charles Ferguson Smith

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                                   SMITH
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   SMITH, GEN. CHARLES FERGUSON, born at Philadelphia, Pa., April 24,
   1807. Graduated at West Point 1825, and served as professor of tactics
   1829-42. Served in Texas campaign and through Mexican war. In 1855
   became lieutenant-colonel of 10th Infantry, and engaged in Utah
   expedition. In command of Federal forces at Washington at outbreak of
   Civil war. Transferred to Kentucky as colonel of 3d Infantry.
   Participated in capture of Forts Henry and Donelson. Made a
   major-general of volunteers. Died at Savannah, Tenn., April25, 1862,
   while preparing for the movement on Shiloh.