Alexander Smith

Alexander Smith was born on 4 April 1843 in Warton, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Philip Smith. 
In 1861, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as a Junior Subaltern. In 1863, he made Lieutenant. In 1867, he made Captain. 
In 1871, he had a son: Joseph Smith. 
In 1872, he made Major. In 1878, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the Second Battalion. In 1885, he made Colonel. In 1894, he made Brigadier-General. In 1905, he made Major General. 
In 1910, he died of natural causes in Warton.