Individual Details

Col. Casper "White Eyes" Smith

(10 May 1796 - 30 Jan 1842)



Security for the marriage: John McKee. Wit: Jno Giles.

The Heritage of Davidson County 1982; Published by the Genealogical Society of Davidson County. Article 1060 "David Smith Family"
Casper and Jane had nine children. Soon after her death, he remarried to Jane Adderton. He had married nearly two years, when he decided to visit his holdings on the other side of the Yadkin. He and his Negro servant were drowned. another of his brothers, George, was successful in finding the body and Casper was laid to rest beside his wife.

Buried Jersey Baptist Church. Drowned.
Gravestone gives age 45y 7m 28d, according to the book, Lost Links.

Events

Birth10 May 1796
Marriage29 Dec 1817Rowan County, North Carolina - Jane Haden
Marriage12 Dec 1841Sarah Jane Adderton
Death30 Jan 1842

Families

SpouseJane Haden (1801 - 1841)
SpouseSarah Jane Adderton ( - 1852)
FatherGaspar Smith ( - 1834)
MotherAnn "Nancy" McQuire ( - )
SiblingDavid Smith (1787 - 1844)
SiblingRachel Smith (1795 - 1870)