Individual Details
Henry John Smith Sr.
(29 Sep 1729 - 10 Mar 1792)
Find A Grave Memorial# 36785270
I have posted scans of the two pages of Henry Smith's will, two of the Revolutionary War documents listing the days he served, a map of the area where Henry and Amy Smith lived which is marked by Guy Raymond Smith-- (Col. John Smith family historian), etc. To view the documents more clearly, scroll down to just below the 3 which are showing on this page-- and click on the link that says "Click here to view all images"... (Just beneath the "add a photo" button). You will then see each document in a higher resolution and larger on the page--as well as the other documents which are not showing. Some records have Henry Smith's name as Henery. Revolutionary War documents show that Henry Smith's family was paid for food and services rendered to General Thomas Sumter's army when Sumter was wounded and stayed for three days at the Smith home in York County, South Carolina.
Revolutionary War documents show that Henry Smith's family was paid for food and services rendered to General Thomas Sumter's army when Sumter was wounded and stayed for three days at the Smith home in York County, South Carolina.
Henry Smith is listed in 1740 Importation of John Smith:
John Smith made oath that he imported himself, Margaret his wife, Abraham, Henry, Daniel, John & Joseph Smith & Robert McDowel, as his own Charges from Ireland to Philadelphia & from thence into this Colony & that this is the first time of his proving his & their rights in order to obtain land.
[Orange County, Virginia Order Book II, Circuit Court of Orange County, Orange, Virginia, 1740 p. 205]
Henry married Amy probably in Virginia sometime before 1748 when their first son was baptized.
Tinkling Springs Church, Augusta County, Virginia:
Baptisms of children of Henery Smith
Abraham Smith 2 October 1748
John Smith 27 April 1749
Amy's name is variously spelled Amy, Amelia, Emie, Amey and probably other spellings in various records. Her maiden name is not proven.
Henry Smith may have been a land agent because there are numerous land transactions for him.
WILL OF HENRY SMITH - written 11 July 1790
He died about 1793, perhaps in York County, SC
In the Name of God Amen. I Henry Smith of York County State of South Carolian [sic] being weak in body & much distressed by pain, yet through the Assistance of Divine Providence of sound Judgment of memory. Do make this my last Will of Testament, hereby excluding all others hithertofore made by me. Commending my Soul to God who gave it to be received by him through the merits of Jesus Christ. And my Body to the dust to be decently Buried at the expence of my Executors.
And first I will that my beloved Wife do hold & possess all my Estate real & personal during her life or widowhood, and then to be disposed of in the following manner.
And first to my eldest son Abraham I will & Bequeath my second volum [sic] of Pools Anotations [sic]
To my son David I will the plantation where on I live to Hold the same in Fee Talc. And in case he dieth without heir of his body, to be sold & divided amoungst the rest of my children male & female.
To my son John I Bequeath fifty Acres of Land.
And to my son Henry one hundred acres the which they are already possessed of and also to my son Henry my Negro fellow named Sam together with one half of the fishery in his Brother John's division. x x x x x x
To my son Jonathan I will my Negroe Wench named Rosse reserving at the same time forty pounds to be paid by him to his Brother William in trade. & her first child if she has any to my Daughter Sarah Ramsey. To my grandchild Henry Jolley I Bequeath a mare worth ten pounds together with two milch Cows to his mother to be paid by my Executors. And the Remainder of my Estate to be divided equally amoungst my Daughters married & single. Appointing my beloved Wife Amy two sons John & William Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
Sign,d & Seal,d this Eleventh Day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred & ninety.
Signed Henry Smith [scrawled seal]
In Presence of Nathan N. Guyton (his mark). Nicholas Correy
York County, South Carolina Wills Vol. A-12 Page 65 Will No. 37. (FHL film: 229694)
I have posted scans of the two pages of Henry Smith's will, two of the Revolutionary War documents listing the days he served, a map of the area where Henry and Amy Smith lived which is marked by Guy Raymond Smith-- (Col. John Smith family historian), etc. To view the documents more clearly, scroll down to just below the 3 which are showing on this page-- and click on the link that says "Click here to view all images"... (Just beneath the "add a photo" button). You will then see each document in a higher resolution and larger on the page--as well as the other documents which are not showing. Some records have Henry Smith's name as Henery. Revolutionary War documents show that Henry Smith's family was paid for food and services rendered to General Thomas Sumter's army when Sumter was wounded and stayed for three days at the Smith home in York County, South Carolina.
Revolutionary War documents show that Henry Smith's family was paid for food and services rendered to General Thomas Sumter's army when Sumter was wounded and stayed for three days at the Smith home in York County, South Carolina.
Henry Smith is listed in 1740 Importation of John Smith:
John Smith made oath that he imported himself, Margaret his wife, Abraham, Henry, Daniel, John & Joseph Smith & Robert McDowel, as his own Charges from Ireland to Philadelphia & from thence into this Colony & that this is the first time of his proving his & their rights in order to obtain land.
[Orange County, Virginia Order Book II, Circuit Court of Orange County, Orange, Virginia, 1740 p. 205]
Henry married Amy probably in Virginia sometime before 1748 when their first son was baptized.
Tinkling Springs Church, Augusta County, Virginia:
Baptisms of children of Henery Smith
Abraham Smith 2 October 1748
John Smith 27 April 1749
Amy's name is variously spelled Amy, Amelia, Emie, Amey and probably other spellings in various records. Her maiden name is not proven.
Henry Smith may have been a land agent because there are numerous land transactions for him.
WILL OF HENRY SMITH - written 11 July 1790
He died about 1793, perhaps in York County, SC
In the Name of God Amen. I Henry Smith of York County State of South Carolian [sic] being weak in body & much distressed by pain, yet through the Assistance of Divine Providence of sound Judgment of memory. Do make this my last Will of Testament, hereby excluding all others hithertofore made by me. Commending my Soul to God who gave it to be received by him through the merits of Jesus Christ. And my Body to the dust to be decently Buried at the expence of my Executors.
And first I will that my beloved Wife do hold & possess all my Estate real & personal during her life or widowhood, and then to be disposed of in the following manner.
And first to my eldest son Abraham I will & Bequeath my second volum [sic] of Pools Anotations [sic]
To my son David I will the plantation where on I live to Hold the same in Fee Talc. And in case he dieth without heir of his body, to be sold & divided amoungst the rest of my children male & female.
To my son John I Bequeath fifty Acres of Land.
And to my son Henry one hundred acres the which they are already possessed of and also to my son Henry my Negro fellow named Sam together with one half of the fishery in his Brother John's division. x x x x x x
To my son Jonathan I will my Negroe Wench named Rosse reserving at the same time forty pounds to be paid by him to his Brother William in trade. & her first child if she has any to my Daughter Sarah Ramsey. To my grandchild Henry Jolley I Bequeath a mare worth ten pounds together with two milch Cows to his mother to be paid by my Executors. And the Remainder of my Estate to be divided equally amoungst my Daughters married & single. Appointing my beloved Wife Amy two sons John & William Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
Sign,d & Seal,d this Eleventh Day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred & ninety.
Signed Henry Smith [scrawled seal]
In Presence of Nathan N. Guyton (his mark). Nicholas Correy
York County, South Carolina Wills Vol. A-12 Page 65 Will No. 37. (FHL film: 229694)
Events
| Birth | 29 Sep 1729 | Donegal, Northern Ireland | |||
| Marriage | By 1747 | Catherine Amelia Hampton | |||
| Death | 10 Mar 1792 | York County, South Carolina |  | ||
| Burial | Smithsford, York County, South Carolina | |  |
Families
| Spouse | Catherine Amelia Hampton (1726 - 1808) |
| Child | David Smith (1761 - 1806) |
| Father | Col. John Smith (1698 - 1783) |
| Mother | Margaret Schomhaeffer (1700 - 1779) |
Notes
Death
York, York County (Camden District), South CarolinaBurial
Burial Details Unknown. Specifically: May be buried on his property at Smithsford York County, South Carolina.Endnotes
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