1787
Deaf Smith, American soldier (died 1837)
Deaf Smith, American soldier (died 1837)
Deaf Smith, American soldier (died 1837)
Deaf Smith
American soldier (1787–1837)
- Born
- 1787
Erastus "Deaf" Smith, who earned his nickname due to hearing loss in childhood, was an American frontiersman noted for his part in the Texas Revolution and the Army of the Republic of Texas. He fought in the Grass Fight and the Battle of San Jacinto. After the war, Deaf Smith led a company of Texas Rangers.