Joseph B. Smith

1826–1862 (age 36)

Military Officer

About Joseph B. Smith

Joseph B. Smith (1826–1862) lived to age 36. They were a military officer. Born in Belfast, they died in Newport News. They are buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in District of Columbia.

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