Sands Smith, Jr.

Sands Smith, Jr. M V T K Y Photo: Born: “Mathews County in 1838”.[3734] 1838.[3735] Married: “…Carrie W. Diggs, who was born in Mathews County in 1869, and died on the home farm in Mathews County in July 1921.”[3736] Died: Mathews County, 10 November 1914.[3737] 1914.[3738] Obituary: Also see Fredericksburg Star, Nov. 11, 1914, p.2, c. 3. died Mathews County 11/10/1914. Check #. Children: William Brooks Smith, born 27 Feb 1888.[3739] Parents and Siblings: Sands Smith, Sr.[3740] Sands Smith, Junior’s siblings were William Brooks, Carrie A., Harry C., and Joyce A.[3741] Other Family: Stories, Letters & Biographies: “The office of County Court clerk is one of importance, especially in a county like Mathews, and none but dependable men are elected to fill it…”[3742] See Biographies Chapter. CSR: Enlisted 8 October 1861 Fairfax; captured 10 February 1863 Fauquier County; exchanged 29 March 1863; horse killed 17 June 1864 King and Queen County; paid $1,700; wounded Winchester; sheriff, Matthews County. Additional Information: Wounded at battle of Winchester. Sheriff of Matthews County.[3743] Listed as “S. Smith.” [3744] Reference lists “S. P. Smith,” but the document was created in May 1861, and Sands Smith did not enlist until October according to his military service record. Therefore, “S. P. Smith,” is thought to be a misprint for John P. Smith [BH].[3745] Check # 1929 Bruce, III, 241[I have copy]; per Krick.