My gg uncle. Buried at Bethelem Cemetary. Blount county.
He died from his injuries on the Sultana.

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Died in the Explosion of the Sultana Steamship, April 27, 1865. Per my research, died on the Mississippi river, his body was not recovered.

(1). During the Civil War, John G Smith enlisted with the Union Forces; as 1st Corp; Co G; 3rd TN Cav; ; Disability, Injured when thrown from a horse. John G Smith, b. 1827, Bledsoe Co, TN Enlisted: 6 Jul 1863 Discharged: 1 Jun 1865. Sources: Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War-Bledsoe Co, TN; 1890 Veterans Census-Bledsoe Co, TN; Bledsonians in the Civil War: Compiled from various sources and lists of men who enlisted from or who were living in Bledsoe Co, TN at the time the 1890 Veterans Census was taken, although in 1990 John G Smith was listed in the 1st Civil Dist of Soddy-Daisy, Hamilton Co, TN.
(2). John G Smith's date of death is listed on Widows Veterans census of 1890; 1st Civ Dist; Soddy- Daisy; Hamilton Co, TN Application Number 507141; Certificate Number 335246. Death is listed as Mar 25, 1891.

gg-grandfather

Born 1836 Hancock County, Tn./Died Apr 1865 Sinking of USS Sultana. Enlisted Mar. 1864, Knoxville, Tn. Captured alone with 900 others Sept, 1864 Sulphur Branch Trestle, Al. Prisoner of War Camp Cahaba, Al. Sept 1864 (7 Months in Prison). Released April 1864 and sent to Vicksburg, Miss for trip to Cairo, Ill. to Muster out. Boarded USS Sultana with 2400 other passengers. Sultana exploded above Memphis killing 1700 Union Soldiers. Boat overloaded due to greed, getting $5 per passenger. Wilson's widow Susanette and two kids received a Pension. Wilson two brothers Ezekiel served with the 43rd Tennessee Inf CSA, and John 1st Tennessee Art. Union died in Libby Prison.

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My 3rd great grandfather

Enisted 03-12-1864; Served until being discharged on 08-03-1865. His brother John, served in the 62nd North Carolina, C.S.A.. A true story of 'Brother Against Brother.'

His twin brother served in the 3rd Confederate Cavalry

A Rebel deserter from the 52nd Georgia. He enlisted 3/13/1864 in Knoxville, Tn. On June 17th, he was mustered into Company L, 3rd TN Union Cavalry, by their Captain, Oliver P. McCammon. There are two conflicting reports as to the fate of young T.C. Land of Towns, Georgia. His Union Army record says he died on Aug.12, 1864, 'of measles at Brigade Hospital, Decatur, Alabama'. The Report of the Adjutant General State of Tennessee says, He was one among almost 500 men of the 3rd TN Cavalry captured by Forrest at Sulfur Branch Trestle, AL. on Sept.24, 1864 and later exchanged. The Adjutant General's report also has him being killed in the explosion of the Steamer 'Sultana', Memphis, TN. April 27, 1865. On Oct.12, 1869, his mother filed for a Federal Pension based on his service.

Isaac N. Smith,
b. 01 May 1843 Meigs Co., TN.
d. 12 August 1918 Evensville, Rhea Co., TN.
buried: 13 August 1918.
Enlisted: 16 Jan 1864
Discharged: 14 June 1865
Disability Incurred: Chronic Diarrhea & Deafness.
Sources:
1. Union Veterans & Widows of the Civil War-Bledsoe Co., TN.
2. 1890 Veterans Census-Bledsoe Co., TN.
3. Bledsoians In The Civil War: compiled from various sources and lists men who enlisted from or who were living in Bledsoe Co., TN. at the time the 1890 Veterans Census was taken.
4. Tennesseans In The Civil War-Union Military History: Federal Military Rosters: 3rd TN Cav Co., 'L'