Mother: Sarah SWANN |
__________________________ | _Patrick DYER _______| | (1680 - 1724) | | |__________________________ | _William DYER _______| | (1703 - 1760) | | | _(RESEARCH QUERY) BARNES _ | | | | |_Comfort BARNES _____| | (1680 - ....) | | |__________________________ | | |--Thomas DYER | (1747 - ....) | _Edward SWANN Sr._________+ | | (1630 - 1693) | _Samuel SWANN _______| | | (1676 - 1743) | | | |_Susannah HEATH? _________ | | (1630 - ....) |_Sarah SWANN ________| (1707 - ....) | | _Oliver BURCH ____________ | | (1646 - 1729) m 1680 |_Ann BURCH __________| (1680 - ....) | |_Barbara TENNISON ________+ (1663 - ....) m 1680
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Re: John English - Prudence Thornton Posted by: Ethel Gallant
Date: July 01, 1998 at 08:06:03
In Reply to: John English - Prudence Thornton by Sue Harris of
2790
"There is a book called Houston County History by the Houston
County Historical Commission that has Capt. John English and his
descendents listed. There is also a newly published book,
Crossing Over Cochino, with the English descendants from English
Ferry, New River, VA from 1700s listed."
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Mother: Martha G. PARKS |
_Henry GATEWOOD IV___+ | (1781 - 1824) m 1805 _Henry GATEWOOD V________| | (1814 - 1879) m 1838 | | |_Amy QUISENBERRY ____+ | (1780 - 1855) m 1805 _Pleasant Dudley GATEWOOD _| | (1840 - 1902) m 1865 | | | _Cornelius PHILLIPS _+ | | | (1767 - 1834) m 1790 | |_Lucinda PHILLIPS _______| | (1814 - 1891) m 1838 | | |_Rhoda SHORES _______ | (1766 - 1860) m 1790 | |--Elizabeth H. GATEWOOD | (1866 - 1881) | _____________________ | | | _(RESEARCH QUERY) PARKS _| | | | | | |_____________________ | | |_Martha G. PARKS __________| (1845 - ....) m 1865 | | _____________________ | | |_________________________| | |_____________________
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Father: William GRENTHER Mother: Daughter? GRAVES |
__________________________________ | _____________________| | | | |__________________________________ | _William GRENTHER ___| | (1630 - ....) | | | __________________________________ | | | | |_____________________| | | | |__________________________________ | | |--William GRENTHER Jr. | (1650 - ....) | _Thomas II GRAVES "the Immigrant"_+ | | (1584 - 1635) m 1610 | _John GRAVES ________| | | (1612 - 1640) m 1624| | | |_Katherine CROSHER _______________+ | | (1586 - 1636) m 1610 |_Daughter? GRAVES ___| (1636 - ....) | | __________________________________ | | |_Ann? PERRIN? _______| (1610 - ....) m 1624| |__________________________________
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Mother: Tabitha MOSS |
_Pierre "Peter" GUERRANT (GUERIN) Sr._+ | (1697 - 1750) m 1732 _Peter (Pierre) GUERRANT (GUERIN) Jr.__| | (1737 - 1819) m 1756 | | |_Magdalene TRABUE ____________________+ | (1715 - 1787) m 1732 _Peter GUERRANT III__| | (1764 - ....) | | | _Daniel P. PERROW Sr__________________+ | | | (1702 - 1761) m 1720 | |_Mary PERROW (PERAULT) ________________| | (1739 - 1805) m 1756 | | |_Mary Marie RENNO ____________________ | (1709 - ....) m 1720 | |--Elizabeth GUERRANT | (1800 - ....) | ______________________________________ | | | _(RESEARCH QUERY) MOSS of Old Virginia_| | | | | | |______________________________________ | | |_Tabitha MOSS _______| (1777 - 1826) | | ______________________________________ | | |_______________________________________| | |______________________________________
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Mother: ALICE de HAY |
Periodical: Peerage & Baronetage Date: ca. 1921
_THOMAS de la HAY 7th Baron Great Constable_+ | (1342 - 1406) _WILLIAM de la HAY 8th Baron of Erroll__| | (1374 - 1436) | | |_ELIZABETH STEWART of Scotland______________+ | (1340 - 1389) _GILBERT de HAY of Errol_| | (1395 - 1436) | | | _PATRICK de GRAY of Broxmouth_______________ | | | (1350 - ....) | |_MARGARET de GRAY ______________________| | (1380 - ....) | | |____________________________________________ | | |--WILLIAM de HAY 1st Earl of Erroll | (1412 - 1462) | ____________________________________________ | | | _WILLIAM de HAY of Locharett and Yester_| | | (1375 - 1421) | | | |____________________________________________ | | |_ALICE de HAY ___________| (1395 - ....) | | _THOMAS de la HAY 7th Baron Great Constable_+ | | (1342 - 1406) |_ALICIA de HAY of Erroll________________| (1382 - ....) | |_ELIZABETH STEWART of Scotland______________+ (1340 - 1389)
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Mother: Martha "Patsy" Awbrey PENDLETON |
_Abraham HITE _______+ | (1727 - 1790) m 1751 _Joseph HITE ____________| | (1757 - 1831) | | |_Rebecca Van METRE __+ | (1734 - 1809) m 1751 _Stephen Lewis HITE ______________| | (1799 - 1828) m 1822 | | | _____________________ | | | | |_Sarah LEWIS ____________| | (1770 - ....) | | |_____________________ | | |--Joseph Stephen HITE | (1822 - 1885) | _Philip PENDLETON ___+ | | (1747 - 1811) m 1766 | _James Philip PENDLETON _| | | (1767 - 1841) m 1788 | | | |_Martha AWBREY ______+ | | (1745 - 1805) m 1766 |_Martha "Patsy" Awbrey PENDLETON _| (1798 - 1830) m 1822 | | _James BELL _________+ | | (1718 - 1787) |_Sarah BELL _____________| (1769 - ....) m 1788 | |_____________________
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Father: Elias HORRY I Mother: Margaret (Marguerite) HUGER |
__ | __| | | | |__ | _Elias HORRY I________________| | (1664 - 1736) m 1704 | | | __ | | | | |__| | | | |__ | | |--Henrietta HORRY | (1710 - ....) | __ | | | __| | | | | | |__ | | |_Margaret (Marguerite) HUGER _| (1680 - ....) m 1704 | | __ | | |__| | |__
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Mother: Julienne BOGARD |
William Monroe, b Vermilion, LA.
All b St. Landry Parish, LA.
Henry Thomas, Marguerite, Joseph Walter Scott, Judith "Judy",
Juliene, Steven Ottry., Edwin Ruthwin, Mary Ann and Roland Eden
McBride.
1890 Census Acadia Parish, LA
McBride, Mrs. Walter 3 158 acres.
N - Giles Higginbotham
S - E. R. McBride
Milligan, W. B. 3 224 acres, 3 horses, mare, 30 cattle,
20 sheep 2 vehicles.
N - E. Higginbotham
E - E. Meche
S - Bruner & Jeffries
W - T. Jones
Milligan, James 3 40 acres, 1 horse, 1 mare, 1 ox, 10
cattle.
N - E. Higginbotham
E - E. Meche
S & W - W. B. Milligan
Meche, Edgar 2 160 acres, 2 horses, 2 mares, 5 cattle,
vehicle.
N - E. Higginbotham
E - L. J. Tausey
S - T. or F. Thibodeaux
W - M. Milligan
Children:
2 Sarah McBride b: ABT. 1839
2 Eliza McBride b: ABT. 1840
2 Montomery McBride b: ABT. 1841
2 William Honore McBride b: 15 SEP 1842 d: 29 SEP 1929 + Marie
Euphrosine Barousse b: 7 DEC 1847 d: 15 JUN 1917
2 Henri (Henry) Dallas McBride b: 21 NOV 1844 d: 17 FEB 1911 +
Marie Louise Perrodin b: 11 DEC 1848 d: ABT. 1930
2 Margaret (Marguerite) McBride b: 2 JAN 1846 d: 20 AUG 1917 +
Pierre "Louis" Fontenot b: 12 DEC 1839 d: 3 MAR 1890
2 Walter Scott (Dean) McBride , Jr., CFSD b: 1 DEC 1849 d: 20
AUG 1917 + Aurelia Perres b: 13 JAN 1855 d: 23 MAR 1936
2 Julianna (Julie Ann) McBride b: 3 SEP 1850 d: 17 DEC 1950 +
Jeremiah "Jerry" Wimberly b: 29 NOV 1858 d: 15 DEC 1926
2 Julienne "Julie" McBride b: 24 SEP 1852 + Cyprien "Benjamin"
Fontenot b: 24 MAR 1852
2 Stephen Ottry McBride b: 15 Jun 1854 d: 26 Jan 1948 + Louise
Wood b: 20 Jul 1858 d: 3 Oct 1926
2 Edwin Russin (Ruthvin) McBride b: 1 OCT 1855 d: 28 JUL 1950 +
Anastasie Clement b: 28 NOV 1861 d: 24 JUN 1881 + Marie Lorina
(Laurina) Guidry b: 12 JUN 1865 d: 7 NOV 1939
2 Mary Ann McBride b: 20 OCT 1858 d: 23 OCT 1923 + William
Thomas Murrell b: 20 MAR 1860 d: 13 SEP 1927
2 Roland Eden McBride b: 17 MAY 1859 d: 5 APR 1933 + Mary
Elizabeth Miller b: 4 NOV 1870 d: 5 APR 1933
2 Florence McBride b: 3 OCT 1861 d: 24 JAN 1940 + Joe Venable
_(RESEARCH QUERY) MCBRIDE ______ | _Thomas MCBRIDE _____| | (1750 - ....) | | |________________________________ | _Thomas Walter MCBRIDE _| | (1770 - 1824) m 1793 | | | ________________________________ | | | | |_Maria SCOTT ________| | (1750 - ....) | | |________________________________ | | |--Walter Scott MCBRIDE | (1816 - 1876) | _Camile or Jacob BOGARD Sr._____ | | (1720 - ....) | _Jacob BOGARD Jr.____| | | (1750 - ....) | | | |________________________________ | | |_Julienne BOGARD _______| (1780 - ....) m 1793 | | _Michael RITTER "the Immigrant"_ | | (1749 - 1804) |_Marguerite RITTER __| (1779 - ....) | |_Barbara COR ___________________ (1750 - 1800)
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Mother: Elizabeth FORREST |
Prudence MOTLEY b: CIR 1770 + Joshua STONE
Sally MOTLEY b: ABT 1772 + Francis ANDERSON
Delilah MOTLEY b: ABT 1774 + Benjamin TERRY
Elizabeth MOTLEY b: 1776 + Elizabeth IRBY
Joseph Captain) MOTLEY b: CIR 1720 d: 15 DEC 1806 + Martha
ELLINGTON b: 1725 d: 1776
ABSTRACTS OF PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WILLS, 1767 - 1820 Compiled by Lela C. ADAMS, Bassett, Virginia
Southern Historical Press, Inc. c/o. the Rev. Silas Emmett
LUCAS, Jr. P. O. Box 738
Easley, SC 29641-0738 Copyright 1986 By Southern Historical
Press
Page 133, WILL BOOK 11
Page 299-300, 8 Nov. 1804, Pr.: 15 Dec. 1806
LWT Joseph MOTLEY being wear in body but of sound mind.
To my beloved wife Elizabeth MOTLEY one hundred pounds also land
her during her natural life the land and plantation where I now
live and negros: Primor, Will, Mat, Hannah. and livestock,
furniture and a London Still.
The remainder of my estate to be divided into eleven parts to:
my granddaugater Patsey MOTLEY (dau. of David MOTLEY), son
Daniel MOTLEY, son Samuel MOTLEY, son John MOTLEY, and to Martha
STEWART''s four children one part, daughter Obedience MOOREHEAD
one part, to daughter Prudence STONE one part, to daughter Sally
ANDERSON one part, to my daughter Amey CARTER, lend her one part
during her lifetime then to her children, to my daughter Delilah
TERRY one part, to my grandson Joseph MOTLEY TANNER, should he
die without issue to his two brothers Joel TANNER and Asa
TANNER. At the death of my wife what has been lent to her to be
divided to the legaties above named in the same manner.
(Signed) Joseph Mothey
Wit: John R. Hall, Rhoda (X) Oliver, William Hall. Daniel
Motley, William Irby (Dr.), William Hall, James M. Williams,
Doctor C. Williams security for Christopher Terry.
Children:
David James Motley b. Bet 1753 and 1763 in Amelia Co., VA
Daniel Motley b. About 1755 in Pittsylvania Co., VA
Amy Motley b. About 1757
Samuel Motley b. About 1759
John Motley b. About 1761
Martha Motley b. About 1763
Obedience Motley b. Bet 1768 and 1770 in Pittsylvania Co., VA
Prudence Motley b. 1770 in Pittsylvania Co., VA
Sally Motley b. 1772
Elizabeth Motley b. 1776
Delilah Motley b. 7 Dec 1779 in Pittsylvania Co., VA
__ | _Joseph I MOTLEY "the Immigrant"_| | (1670 - ....) | | |__ | _Joseph MOTLEY II____| | (1706 - 1777) m 1734| | | __ | | | | |_________________________________| | | | |__ | | |--Joseph MOTLEY III | (1736 - 1806) | __ | | | _Abraham FORREST ________________| | | (1686 - 1758) | | | |__ | | |_Elizabeth FORREST __| (1716 - 1799) m 1734| | __ | | |_________________________________| | |__
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Mother: Mary JAQUELIN |
In 1774 John Smith was engaged in Dunmore's war against the
Indians. On January 8, 1776, he was commissioned Colonel by the
Council of Safety of Virginia; March 6, 1777, County Lieutenant,
by P. Henry, Governor; April 1, 1784, again County Lieutenant,
by P. Henry, Governor; March 6, 1793, Lieutenant Colonel
Commandant by Henry Lee, Governor. December 21, 1801, Brigadier
General, by James Monroe, Governor; January 26, 1811, Major
General of the Third Division Virginia State Troops, by James
Monroe, Governor, which office Gen'l Smith retained until his
death, in 1836.
He received a pension of $50.00 a month for services as Colonel
during the Revolutionary War, in which he served under General
Daniel Morgan and General Muhlenberg. Though not in the line, he
served directly under the order of Congress. He was Commissary
of Prisoners and had under his charge the Scotch taken in the
Chesapeake, the Hessians taken at Princeton, and the Saratoga
prisoners. He was employed by the government to hold them, and
was furnished with money to defray expenses. He was also
recruiting officer for a time, and enlisted many men, made
purchases of army clothing and subsistence.
The following is a specimen of the manner of reporting at that
time:
Dear Sir:-Upon an examination into the number of arms delivered
at Winchester by the militia I found that my accounts made them
less in number than I supposed. I have sent your orders back
that you may make any alterations you think proper. I am, Sir,
with great respect, your most obedient John Smith. April 13th,
1782.
Muskets, 934. Col. James Wood.
Bayonets, 428. (afterwards General.)
Cartridge Boxes, 649.
The records of the Pension Office give his services under Gen'l
Morgan and Muhlenberg. The records of the Treasury Department
and War Department show the granting and payment of the pension.
The records of Congress state that he was a member from the
Winchester District continuously from 1801 to 1815.
Following is given a letter written by General Smith, while he
was a member of Congress, to his nephew, Major Charles Nourse:
Washington City, April 8, 1808. Dear Charles:-I avail myself of
the opportunity offered by the British packet again to pay you
my attentions from my post. Since I wrote you last the President
has communicated to Congress interesting information in regard
to our foreign relations. A letter from Champagne to General
Armstrong fully demonstrates General Bonaparte's intentions
towards the United States. It is a pleasing circumstance to find
that the embargo has prevented the accomplishment, in full, of
this arch-despot's contemplated outrage and that but a small
portion of the American property has fallen into his iron grasp.
The plunder I consider too inconsiderable to compensate for the
loss of greater benefits, and, therefore, we are tonight to
expect the order under which American vessels are held in
sequestration will be rescinded.
By a letter from Mr. Erskine, to Mr. Madison, and from
information received through the medium of Mr. Pinckney, we find
the tone of the British administration greatly altered. If that
nation wishes for amity with the United States and considers her
commerce with this country an object of attention, the sooner
she recalls her despotic edicts and meets the American
government upon fair and equitable terms the better for herself.
Few men who have not witnessed the revolutionary contest have a
proper idea of the perseverance of an American or his ingenuity
in supplying his wants. The embargo appears now to be settled
down to a system. We begin now to look for the loss of our crops
and to turn our attention to other things. We have samples of
excellent wool sent us from different parts of the United
States, and some of the eastern gentlemen have produced cloth
from their portion of the union not unworthy of the best
manufacturers of England. Our cotton spinning and weaving
machinery is rapidly advancing, and necessity will compel us to
go on, I fear the people of Great Britain have formed an opinion
of the American character from the wretched calumnies of our
public prints. Even the speeches made in Congress are but
delusive fatui, calculated to effect very different purposes
from what they express. Old Pickering has been exhibiting his
talents by writing to the government of Massachusetts, which
letter you will see, and according to custom it is made an
ensign of party. The old gentleman has in the senate been
reprobating one of the primary principles upon which the embargo
was founded. You will hear perhaps, much said about this letter,
and I therefore mention that neither Pickering or his letter
have the most distant weight with the ruling sect of the United
States.
Our Army bill is still upon the carpet. Randolph is again upon
his feet and leads a charge against its passage. We have been
flve days engaged in animated debate, at this stage of the
business. It will pass, however, and a pitiful thing it is of
six thousand men. Gardonier is out again and recovering fast. He
is a little warped at present, in appearance. I can hardly tell
you when we shall rise: the 27th of the month is spoken of.
This, however, is uncertain.
I have now written you a long letter, but before I conclude, I
must request that if any public prints of late improvements in
agriculture should fall in your way, to show yourself here the
next fall with the work. Accept my best wishes for your
happiness, and affectionate regards. (Signed) John Smith.
P. S.-6 o'clock-I have just returned from the hall. The Army
bill has passed, 96 to 16. Hence, you see how Mr. Randolph
stands. Mr. Madison still gains ground as a candidate to succeed
Mr. Jefferson, and I have no doubt, myself, but what he will
succeed.
General Smith was also a member of the Virginia House of
Delegates for several years. As Major-General of the Third
District Virginia State troops, he remained until his death, in
office.
As County Lieutenant of Frederick County, Va., in which capacity
he served at Winchester, having in charge not only the Scotch
and Hessian soldiers captured on the Chesapeake and at Trenton,
but also members of the Pennsylvania Society of Friends
(Quakers) held as prisoners of war, being, as they refused to
fight, suspected of disloyalty to the patriots' cause. Out of
his private means he provided food and clothing for these
prisoners.
In the "History of the Lower Shenandoah Valley," published by
Warner, of Chicago, 1890, p. 666, may be found an account of the
family of "Shooter's Hill," in which reference is made to the
services of General John Smith, of "Hackwood," as a patriot of
the American Revolution, and giving a portrait of him.
Kercheval's "History of the Valley" was dedicated to Gen'l John
Smith. James' "History of the Quakers" shows the position of
General John Smith as County Lieutenant of Frederick County,
Va., while in charge of the imprisoned "Friends" at Winchester,
Va.
The following letter written by Gen'l John Smith while a member
of Congress, to his son-in-law, Robert Mills, U. S. Government
Architect, has interest, as it treats of incidents in Congress
just prior to the war of 1812-'15 with Great Britain: Washington
City, April 2, 1812.
Dear Sir:-I received your letter, in answer to two of mine, by
the mail of a few days past, and informed Mr. Clay of its
contents. That gentleman has not heard lately from the Committee
at Richmond. When he does you shall hear from me. I passed an
irksome day yesterday in conclave, in consequence of a
confldential message from the President. The amount of our
deliberations will soon be known, and indeed, I calculate upon
our offspring being announced in Philadelphia, before you
receive this. I confess, I like not the policy adopted, but
certainly shall support it as the will of the majority. From all
that I can learn, we have to look for war at no distant period.
Great Britain is determined to maintain her present system, and
is making preparations to enforce it. We must, therefore, be on
the alert, and prepare for the worst. We have, at this moment,
cleared ship again to receive a report from the Committee on
Foreign Relations. This tells you that the storm thickens, for
this is extra of the business of yesterday. I will, therefore,
with my love to Eliza and my granddaughter [this was Sarah Zane
Mills] conclude with friendly salutations. [Signed] John Smith.
Note:-The Richmond business referred to in the first part of
this letter was the adoption of the plan of Robert Mills, for
the Monumental Church.
The length of time that General John Smith was a member of the
House of Delegates is not known to the writer. He wrote in 1820
that he must soon leave for Richmond, and in 1824 his wife
writes that he is soon to start for Richmond, and that his
friends tell him this must be his last year, he must take a
rest.
Image Not Shown-Hackwood Park, Near Winchester, Va. Home of Gen.
John Smith From a water-color painting by Mr. Robert Mills
The following is the dedication to General John Smith in
Kercheval's "History of the Valley": "Like Nestor of old, you
have lived to see two generations pass away, and now remain the
example of the third. You saw Dunmore's war in 1774, you
witnessed the war of the Revolution, and the War of 1812, with
the haughty Briton. In all these great struggles of our Country,
you have given the most conclusive evidence of unbending virtue
and uncompromising patriotism. The Author has had the
gratification of knowing you for a full half-century. When a
small boy, he frequently saw you, though he was then too young
to attract your notice, and it was not until he had entered upon
the active duties of life, that he had the high satisfaction of
a personal acquaintance.
The author disclaims anything like insincere flattery, and feels
assured that your candor will readily pardon him for the freedom
he uses in his dedication of his History of the Valley to you.
To you, Sir, is he indebted for much of the valuable information
detailed in the following pages. In you, Sir, he has witnessed
the calm, dignified statesman and philosopher, the uniform and
consistent Republican, the active and zealous officer, whether
in the field or councils of the Country. He has witnessed more.
He has seen you in high, pecuniary prosperity, he has seen you
in later years struggling with adverse fortunes, and in all has
discovered the calm, dignified resignation to misfortune which
always characterizes the great and good man. Yes, Sir, you have
spent at least fifty years of your valuable life in the service
of your country, and when you go home, that you may enter into
the joy of your Lord, is the fervent prayer of the Author."
Copy of Gen'l John Smith's certificate of pension. War
Department, Revolutionary Claim. I certify that in conformity
with the law of the United States, of the 7th of June, 1832,
John Smith, of the State of Virginia; who was a Colonel in the
Army of the Revolution, is entitled to receive Six hundred
dollars, per annum, during his natural life, payable on the 4th
day of March, and on the 4th day of September, of every year.
Given at the office of the United States, this 13th day of
March, 1833. (Signed) Lewis Cass, Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned, J. L. Edwards, Commissioner of
Pensions.
Major General John Smith, of Hackwood Park, Frederick County,
Va., b. at Shooter's Hill estate on the Piankatank River, in
Middlesex County, May 7, 1750, at 5 o'clock, a. m. He resided
for a time at "Fleet's Bay" estate in Northumberland County,
from which he removed to Frederick County, Va., in 1773, and
settled on an estate he named "Hackwood Park," near Winchester.
His brother, Edward, accompanied him and settled on an adjoining
estate, which he named "Smithfield."
In 1773, the vicinity of Winchester was one of the few spots in
the Valley of Virginia where virgin forests were to be found.
Elsewhere in the Valley the forests had been so repeatedly
burned by the Indians, in the interest of the chase, that the
primeval character of its forests had disappeared. This was
Gen'l Smith's reason for locating his residence near Winchester.
The entire capital of himself and his brother, Edward, was
£1,000, given the latter by his aunt, Mrs. Martha Jaquelin, for
the entire estates of "Shooter's Hill" and "Fleet's Bay" had
been sold to satisfy the forfeited bond of a defaulter. Mrs.
John Smith, née Anna Bull.
Gen'l Smith soon became a leading citizen of his section, and
retained his popularity to the end of his life. This was shown
in his election as vestryman for the parish of Frederick, by a
unanimous vote. He being the only one of the twelve vestrymen
elected who was given that compliment.
The wife of Gen'l John Smith, to whom he was married February
10, 1781, by Rev. Mr. Surgis, in Berkeley County, Va., has been
variously named, Anna, Animus, and Quinis Bull. It is probable
that she assumed the name of Anna when a young girl, and
retained it through life. She was the daughter of Gen'l John
Bull, of Northumberland County, Va.
Mrs. Anna (Bull) Smith was a highly cultivated and intellectual
lady, possessed of those strong womanly traits of character so
necessary in troublesome times. "Hackwood Park" was the
hospitable rendezvous for the patriotic statesmen and warriors
of that period and thrilling tales might be told of conferences
held, plans laid, and events foreshadowed, if the secrets of the
rooms of that mansion could be disclosed.
The correspondence of Gen'l Smith includes letters from the
President of the Continental Congress, Washington, Jefferson,
Madison, Harrison, Wythe, Henry, and of the Generals Wood,
Stephens, Charles Lee, Gates, and Dark. The quaint and bold
English, peculiar chirography, and original orthography of this
correspondence, make these letters not only expressive, but very
interesting.
Mrs. Anna Bull died September 15, 1831, aged about seventy
years. She never would tell the date of her birth; said, when
asked, that she was as old as her eyes, and a little older than
her teeth. Notwithstanding this peculiarity, she was a woman of
more than ordinary business capacity and literary ability. She
had built the Spring House, at Hackwood, of limestone, quarried
on the place, and the walls, now strong as when built, bid fair
to stand another century. It was one of the most picturesque
homes in the valley, on ground sloping from a beautiful
clear-water creek which, fed by springs on the premises, widens
into miniature lakes deep enough for boating, embellished with
green lawns and large ancient trees of most beautiful foliage.
Unfortunately the old people in their declining years were
deprived of its shelter; pecuniary misfortunes overtook them in
1824, and they were compelled to leave it.
It is said that Mrs. Anna Smith not only educated but started in
life fifty children besides her own, and some of Gen'l and Mrs.
Smith's misfortune has been attributed to the open hand with
which she dealt out her charity. It was not always worthily
bestowed, and ingratitude was the result. In many of her letters
she mentions a number of her protégés with pride and
satisfaction, to know that they were prospering in life.
The General died in the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Isaac F.
Hite, Jr., near Middletown, Frederick County, Va., March 3,
1836. Mr. Edward Jaquelin Davison says: "These old people raised
my father, who lost his mother at the tender age of 21 months,
and he ever spoke of them with the tenderest affection and
highest respect. Indeed, they were his model for honorable men
and women, and he attributed all that was good in him to their
training."
General John Smith, of Hackwood Park, and his wife, Mrs. Anna
Smith, were both buried in the family burial ground at Hackwood,
although neither died at that place. The vandalism of contending
armies swept over their last resting place, and a few years ago
E. J. Davison bought a lot at Mount Hebron cemetery, Winchester,
to which place he removed the remains of his grandparents, Gen'l
and Mrs. Smith, as well as the others buried at Hackwood, as the
graveyard there had lost any semblance of the purpose for which
it was intended.
(Descendants, Volume III, Chapters III-VII.)"
"Built 'Hackwood' still located just outside of Winchester,
Frederick Co., VA. Lived there until his death. Home 'Hackwood'
still located outside Winchester, VA 1999 great condition.
Children:
1. Martha Maria Smith Born: 23 JAN 1782 - Marr: 1800 - William
Davison Died: 15 Nov 1815 - Winchester, VA
2. Eliza Barnwell Smith Born: 10 FEB 1784 - Marr: 1808 -
Robert Mills Died: 1863 -
3. John Augustine Smith Born: 30 JAN 1786 - Died: 1806 -
Wagon accident.
4. Edward Jaquelin Smith Born: 30 DEC 1787 - IV. Edward
Jaquelin Smith((4)), b. Dec. 30, 1787, between 10 and 11 o'clock
p. m.; d. in infancy.
5. Augustine Charles Smith Born: 05 APR 1789 - Marr: 1811 -
Elizabeth Dangerfield Magill
Died: 26 JUL 1843 -
6. Peyton Bull Smith Born: 1791 - Died: NOV 1809 - Killed in a
duel.
7. Edward Jaquelina Haines Smith Born: 30 DEC 1793 - Marr: 1815
(multiple spouses) - VII. Edward Jaquelin Haines Smith((4)), b.
1713, or '14. Married, first, George W. Murdock; second, James
M. Daniel. George William Murdock Died: 10 MAR 1872 -
Jacksonville, FL
8. Robert Mackay Smith Born: 1796 - Died: in infancy
9. John Bull Davidson Smith Born: 08 DEC 1802 - Marr: 1837 -
Elizabeth Peyton Died: 1839 - Hannibal, Marion, MO."
Gen'l John Smith((3)) (Mary Jaquelin((2)) (married John Smith,
of Shooter's Hill), Edward Jaquelin((1))), b. May 7, 1750,
Middlesex Co.; d. 1836; was the seventh child, and second son of
Major John Smith and Mary Jaquelin, his wife. About the time he
attained his majority, his father was called upon to pay a large
security debt for his friend and relation, Speaker John
Robinson. (See Wirt's "Life of Patrick Henry.") To meet this
debt Capt. Smith was compelled to throw into market a large
amount of property, including his home, "Shooter's Hill.
The family's altered circumstances compelled John and his
younger brother, Edward, to seek their fortunes elsewhere than
in their native country, and they selected what was then termed
"the wilds of the Shenandoah Valley," as the scene of their
future efforts. Their only capital was given them by their
maiden aunt, Martha Jaquelin, of Jamestown, who gave to each one
thousand pounds English ($5,000.00) with some family jewels and
furniture. Both brothers invested this money in lands near
Winchester, Va. John called his tract "Hackwood Park." Edward's
land lies in Clarke Co., and he named it "Smithfield." Both
places are still known by their names, and Smithfield is still
owned by Edward's descendants. John Smith at once set out on his
career of soldier and statesman. A special chapter is devoted to
him."
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Home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Isaac F. Hite
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family burial ground at Hackwood
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by Rev. Mr. Surgis
_Lawrence SMITH I "the Immigrant"_+ | (1629 - 1700) m 1651 _Augustine Warner SMITH _________| | (1687 - 1781) m 1711 | | |_Mary DEBNAM _____________________+ | (1629 - 1700) m 1651 _John SMITH of Shooter's Hill_| | (1715 - 1752) m 1737 | | | _John CARVER _____________________ | | | (1669 - ....) | |_Sarah CARVER ___________________| | (1694 - 1725) m 1711 | | |__________________________________ | | |--John SMITH of Hackwood Park | (1750 - 1836) | _John JAQUELIN ___________________ | | (1640 - ....) | _Edward JAQUELIN "the Immigrant"_| | | (1668 - 1730) m 1706 | | | |_Elizabeth CRADDOCK ______________ | | (1640 - ....) |_Mary JAQUELIN _______________| (1714 - 1764) m 1737 | | _William CARY I___________________+ | | (1657 - 1713) |_Martha CARY ____________________| (1686 - 1738) m 1706 | |_Martha SCARBROOKE _______________+ (1660 - ....)
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