Mr. John D. Smith, a Confederate veteran, died at his home near Siler City Friday, June 12, and was buried in the Siler City cemetery the following day. Mr. Smith was 81 years of age. He was a member of the notable Company E, 26th N.C. regiment, of which the only survivor now is Col. J. Dan Dorsett of Siler City.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. O.I. Hinson.
From the front page of The Chatham Record, Pittsboro, N.C., Thursday, June 25, 1925
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