Biography
of
General Gustavus Woodson SMITH
Born November 30 or December 1 1821, Georgetown KY
Died June 24 1896, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1842, Mexican War, instructor at West Point, resigned US
army 1854, civil engineer, street commissioner for New York.
War Service September 1861 Maj. Gen., commanded a wing of Johnston's army in Peninsula campaign, temporarily
commanded ANV following Johnston's wounding, assigned to command in southern Virginia, served briefly as
interim
Secretary of War, resigned his commission when passed over for promotion, Maj. Gen. of Georgia militia,
Chattahoochee River, battles around Atlanta, Savannah.
Post War Career Superintendent of iron works, insurance commissioner, wrote memoirs.
Further reading
Smith, Gustavus W Confederate War Papers 1884
Smith, Gustavus W The Battle of Seven Pines 1891