John Baptist Smith

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John Baptist Smith (1843-1923) is believed by some to have provided the most lasting contribution made by either side during the American Civil War. In 1862 he invented and helped build a lantern system of naval signaling. He was born September 19, 1843, at Hycotee in Caswell County, North Carolina, the son of Richard Ivy Smith (1800-1871) and Mary Amis Goodwin Smith (1815-1889). At seventeen, he joined the Milton Blues to fight in the Civil War. Wikipedia
Born:
1843
Died:
1923
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  • ncccha : Caswell County...

    ncccha: Caswell County History and Genealogy
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    During a hurricane, Smith wrote, an oak tree was uprooted revealing a hole and what appeared to be a brick tunnel.
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    Caswell County Family Tree Entries: 25245 Updated: 2007-10-08 05:20:10 UTC (Mon) Contact: Richmond Stanfield Frederick, Jr.
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