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John Smith's Mill was burned by the Indians in King Philip's War. He was also the Town Clerk. The town records, partially burned, were saved from total destruction by being thrown in the mill pond.

Last Will & Testament of John Smith (miller). To Sarah, wife, half the mill with half the land near, half of several propertys, half of hous & goods & cattle. The other half to son John and at wife's decease the whole to be divided equially among the seven sons. Wife & John to Execute will. Daughters: Sarah, Alice each receive 40 acres. John is to be helpful to his mother as some of his brothers & sisters are very young. Will not dated but witnesses testify that is was 22 of Feb in 1682. Proved 2 Jun 1682.

Date of birth for John Smith, the Miller, and information concerning son Joseph and daughter in law Lydia Gardner found in RI Genealogical Register, Vol 9, No. 2 "Lines of Descent from George Gardner of Newport, p.98

Birth	Abt 1638
Marriage	1659	Sarah Whipple
Death	16 May 1682	Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

Spouse	Sarah Whipple ( - 1712)
Child	John Smith ( - 1737)
Child	Sarah Smith (1663 - 1725)
Child	Alice Smith (1665 - 1736)
Child	Mary Smith (1667 - 1737)
Child	Joseph [Weaver] Smith (1670 - 1750)
Child	Benjamin Smith (1672 - 1751)
Child	Israel Smith ( - 1683)
Child	Daniel Smith ( - 1683)
Child	Elisha Smith (1680 - 1766)
Child	William Smith (1682 - 1753)

Father	John Smith (1595 - 1649)
Mother	Alice [Smith] ( - )
Sibling	Elizabeth Smith ( - )