Individual Details

John Smith [Mason]

( - Abt 1687)



Probably "John Smith, Mason" in the early Providence records. There is likely at least one more daughter who was the wife of Thomas Hopkins.

Vol II, p.28 7 Dec 1658 John Smith had taken up 5 acres of land on the North side of Richard Pray's six acres, bounding on the East and South with the Common.
Vol. 1, p.105-106 10 Sep 1659 Richard Prey of Providence sold to John Smith Mason of Warwick his dwelling and the house lot bounded on the North by John Jones and on the South and West by land belonging to Richard Arnold together with fencing, fruit trees, etc.
Vol II, p.120 27 Oct 1659. John Smith, Mason put up a Bill to the Court that they would consider him with a Right of Commoning. They granted him permission for feeding his cattle and fencing until the Town sees cause to the contrary.
Vol II, p.128 Quarter Court 27 Apr 1660 John Smith, Mason resigned up 5 acres to the town which land he bought of Tho. Walling. Town considered him with 4 acres to be laid out to him between the great Swampe and the head of that field where John Jones and Lawrence Wilkenson's houses stand.
Vol III, (Brass Clasps), p.22 John Smith (mason) granted again 16 acres of land which he had returned to the town. Quarter Court previous to April 27, 1662. This is after John Smith who married Ann Smith has died.
See his wife's notes for his will, death.

Events

DeathAbt 1687
MarriageElizabeth [Smith]

Families

SpouseElizabeth [Smith] ( - 1706)
ChildLeonard Smith ( - 1689)
ChildJohn "Jameco" Smith (1625 - 1661)
ChildEleanor Smith ( - 1722)
ChildJoseph Smith ( - )
ChildBenjamin Smith ( - 1707)
ChildMary Smith ( - 1724)

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