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Smith, William Sooy

civil engineer, was born July 22, 1830, in Tarlton, Ohio.

In 1853 he graduated from the United States Military academy. In 1857 he made the first surveys for the international bridge across Niagara river; and constructed an iron bridge across Savannah river. He was active in the civil war, and was promoted brigadier-general of volunteers in 1862. He has built numerous steel bridges; has served on numerous engineering expeditions; and in 1880 was president of the civil engineers club of the northwest.