I have an entry for a Walter Smith who enlisted in the Civil war in Granville, Washington County, NY who's mother is listed as Mrs. Joel Skudder. It also notes he was wounded at Gettysburg with a leg wound. This all fits with what family members have said about Walter. The census also states he was born in Washington County NY.
Did any of the Skudder wives marry someone who's first husband was a Smith?
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