William Smith b. c 1695 Farnham,Richmond County,Virginia,USA d. 7 Jan 1742 Farnham,Richmond County,Virginia,USA Cemetery: North Farnham Episcopal Church Cemetery, Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia, USA: Smith DNA Big Tree - Smith DNA Project at FamilyTreeDNA

William Smith

Name	William Smith
Birth	c 1695	Farnham,Richmond County,Virginia,USA
Gender	Male
Death	7 Jan 1742	Farnham,Richmond County,Virginia,USA
WILL	16 Sep 1742	Richmond County, Virginia, USA
	"William Smith, Sr. made his Last Will & Testament on Sept. 16, 1742, probated March 5, 1743 in Richmond County, Virginia, and named wife Mary and their three sons, David, William, Jr. and Samuel Smith, Mary was named sole Executrix. Mary was to have the moveable estate during her natural life, and then it was to be equally divided among the three sons. Mary is to have the leased plantation during her life, and if lease still enforce at ther death, lease to David, unless he has land, thence to William. The Last Will and Testament was witnessed by John Broughton, John Wade and George Sanders, proven by the latter: Reference: Richmond Co. Va. Will Book E, p 372-373. Inventory was appraised and recorded June 4, 1744. Appraisers were John Lawson, Griffin Dobbyns and John Wade. The Last Wil and Testament was recorded on page 448 and the inventory on page 450 of Richmond County Will Book 5.
		William Smith will 1742 Richmond VA "Richmond, Virginia, British Colonial America Records," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PF-HL36 : December 30, 2023), image 246 of 391; Virginia. County Court (Richmond County). Will Book 5 p 448
WILL	5 Mar 1743	Richmond County, Virginia, USA
	William Smith made his will Sept. 16, 1742, probated March 5, 1743 in Richmond County, Virginia (not Richmond City), and named wife Mary and the three sons. Mary was named sole executrix. Mary was to have the moveable estate during her natural life, and then it was to be equally divided among the three sons. Mary is to have the leased plantation during her life, and if lease still enforce at ther death, lease to David, unless he has land, thence to William. The will was witnessed by Jno. Broughton, John Wade and George Sanders, proven by the latter 2. Inventory was appraised and recorded June 4, 1744. Appraisers were John Lawson, Griffin Dobbyns and John Wade. The will was recorded on page 448 and the inventory on page 450 of Richmond County Will Book 5. (Charlie White 1100 Hanover Dr. Concord, NC)-Rootsweb http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jillhicks&id=I25035 Inventory reference "Richmond, Virginia, British Colonial America Records," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PF-H2JM : December 30, 2023), image 247 of 391; Virginia. County Court (Richmond County).
Burial	North Farnham Episcopal Church Cemetery, Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia, USA
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Association	Family: William Smith / Eve (Relationship: THEORY that William Smith b 1620 are parents. NEED SOURCES )
Person ID	I35958	Smith Smyth Schmidt Smythe Smitt
Branches/DNA What is a Branch?	Group GRP-R-M269-34 Smith Branch: George Washington Smith b 1848 TN m Charity Smith( ), Group GRP-R-M269-34 Smith Branch: William Smith b 1695 VA m Mary 2 David 3 William 4 Peter( ), Group GRP-R-M269-34 Smith Branch: William Smith b 1695/1700 VA m Mary 2 David 3 George (Kit# 1435**/ ), Group GRP-R-M269-34 Smith Branch: William Smith b 1695/700 VA (Alexander Smith b 1811 TN m Elender Means (Kit# 6231**/ ), Group GRP-R-M269-34 Smith Branch: William Smith b c 1695 Richmond Co VA 2 David 3 George( ), Group GRP-R-M269-34 Smith Branch: William Smith b c 1695 VA m Mary 2. David 3 Nancy Clark( ), Group GRP-R-M269-34 Smith Branch: William Smith b 1695 VA m Mary 2 David 3 George 4. George Smith Jr b 1795 TN m Nancy Winningham (Kit# 4542**/ ), Group GRP-R-M269-34 Smith Branch: William Smith b 1695 VA m Mary 2 David 3 George 4. George Smith Jr b 1795 TN m Nancy Winningham (Kit# 4741**/ ) Showing line by DNA type-if DNA tester representation, will be on above line If a branch has more than one Smith line, be sure to check the branch description (click Smith Branch: link above) to see which group, if any, represents each line JOIN the Smith Official DNA Project w a DNA Kit If you are a male Smith or have a male Smith that can test for you, do a YDNA test Come Discuss William Smith on Smith DNA Discussion Forum(600) Smith Matched Groupings List (All) Is This Your Line? Have confirmed DNA match? Have additions/corrections? Come Collaborate With Us!-Submit Your Tree/Match or Suggest a Change/Reference/Source
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Children

+	1. David Smith, b. 26 Feb 1720, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia, USA d. 2 Jul 1787, Randolph County, North Carolina, USA (Age 67 years)
	2. William Smith, b. 21 May 1724, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia, USA d. 18 Jun 1800, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA (Age 76 years)
+	3. Samuel Smith, I, b. 15 Aug 1726, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia, USA d. Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA

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	Birth - c 1695 - Farnham,Richmond County,Virginia,USA
	Death - 7 Jan 1742 - Farnham,Richmond County,Virginia,USA
	WILL - "William Smith, Sr. made his Last Will & Testament on Sept. 16, 1742, probated March 5, 1743 in Richmond County, Virginia, and named wife Mary and their three sons, David, William, Jr. and Samuel Smith, Mary was named sole Executrix. Mary was to have the moveable estate during her natural life, and then it was to be equally divided among the three sons. Mary is to have the leased plantation during her life, and if lease still enforce at ther death, lease to David, unless he has land, thence to William. The Last Will and Testament was witnessed by John Broughton, John Wade and George Sanders, proven by the latter: Reference: Richmond Co. Va. Will Book E, p 372-373. Inventory was appraised and recorded June 4, 1744. Appraisers were John Lawson, Griffin Dobbyns and John Wade. The Last Wil and Testament was recorded on page 448 and the inventory on page 450 of Richmond County Will Book 5. - 16 Sep 1742 - Richmond County, Virginia, USA
	WILL - William Smith made his will Sept. 16, 1742, probated March 5, 1743 in Richmond County, Virginia (not Richmond City), and named wife Mary and the three sons. Mary was named sole executrix. Mary was to have the moveable estate during her natural life, and then it was to be equally divided among the three sons. Mary is to have the leased plantation during her life, and if lease still enforce at ther death, lease to David, unless he has land, thence to William. The will was witnessed by Jno. Broughton, John Wade and George Sanders, proven by the latter 2. Inventory was appraised and recorded June 4, 1744. Appraisers were John Lawson, Griffin Dobbyns and John Wade. The will was recorded on page 448 and the inventory on page 450 of Richmond County Will Book 5. (Charlie White 1100 Hanover Dr. Concord, NC)-Rootsweb http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jillhicks&id=I25035 Inventory reference "Richmond, Virginia, British Colonial America Records," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PF-H2JM : December 30, 2023), image 247 of 391; Virginia. County Court (Richmond County). - 5 Mar 1743 - Richmond County, Virginia, USA
	Burial - - North Farnham Episcopal Church Cemetery, Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia, USA

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New Big-Y Result for Smith DNA Project Group GRP-R-M269-34(Post ID 3453 )
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Terminal SNP R-A21312
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There are 2 Big-Y results currently in this group, with 7 members that have done YDNA.
Note the locations in Richmond Co VA, Shenandoah County
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William Smith ^[1] b. c 1695 Farnham,Richmond County,Virginia,USA d. 7 Jan 1742 Farnham,Richmond County,Virginia,USA

Mary
- 2 David Smith ^[1.1] b. 26 Feb 1720 North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia, USA d. 2 Jul 1787 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
  - Ann Bryant b. 6 Mar 1723 Farnham,Richmond County,Virginia,USA d. 1805 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
    - 3 George William Smith ^[1.1.1] b. 1750 Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA d. 13 May 1839 Overton County,Tennessee,USA
      - Charlotte Lou Cooper b. 1762 d. 13 May 1839
        
        4 John Smith ^[1.1.1.1] b. 1791 Virginia, USA d. 1866 Overton County,Tennessee,USA [ =>]
        4 Ira Smith ^[1.1.1.2] b. 1775 d. 1832
        4 David Smith ^[1.1.1.3] b. 1786 Tennessee, USA d. 29 Apr 1858 Tennessee, USA [ =>]
        4 Richard SMITH ^[1.1.1.4] b. c 1789 Virginia, USA d. c 1855 Overton County,Tennessee,USA [ =>]
      - + Elizabeth
      - Nancy
        
        4 George Adam Smith, Jr ^[1.1.1.5] b. 1795 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA d. 9 Aug 1843 Overton County,Tennessee,USA [ =>]
        4 Ira George SMITH ^[1.1.1.6] b. c 1780 Overton County,Tennessee,USA d. 1832 Jackson,MO,USA [ =>]
        4 William Leggs SMITH ^[1.1.1.7] b. 1785 d. Bef 1850 Tennessee, USA [ =>]
        4 David Smith ^[1.1.1.8] b. 1786 Tennessee, USA d. 29 Apr 1858 Tennessee, USA [ =>]
        4 Richard SMITH ^[1.1.1.9] b. c 1789 Virginia, USA d. c 1855 Overton County,Tennessee,USA [ =>]
        4 John SMITH ^[1.1.1.10] b. 10 Jan 1791 Tennessee, USA d. 1865 Pickett County, Tennessee, USA [ =>]
    - 3 William Smith ^[1.1.2] b. 19 Mar 1743 Farnham,Richmond County,Virginia,USA d. 4 Feb 1836 Allegany Co,VA,USA
      - Mary Wright b. 14 Jun 1759 Botetourt County,Virginia,USA d. 6 Oct 1858 Alleghany Co,VA,USA
        
        4 Peter Smith ^[1.1.2.1] b. 27 Jul 1781 Greenbrier County, Virginia, USA d. After 1840 Allegany Co,VA,USA [ =>]
        4 David Smith ^[1.1.2.2] b. 1784
        4 Samuel Cameron Smith ^[1.1.2.3] b. 1786 d. 1859
        4 Polly Ann Smith ^[1.1.2.4] b. 1788 d. 1871
        4 Joseph D Smith ^[1.1.2.5] b. 1789 d. 1863
        4 Sampson Smith ^[1.1.2.6] b. 1794 d. 1872
        4 Martha Mattie Smith ^[1.1.2.7] b. 1796 d. 1879
        4 Elizabeth Smith ^[1.1.2.8] b. 1800 d. 1880
        4 Wright Smith ^[1.1.2.9] b. 1805 d. 1883
    - 3 Alexander Smith ^[1.1.3] b. 30 May 1747 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA d. 8 Sep 1825 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
      - Keziah Lamar b. 17 Jun 1754 Prince George County, Virginia, USA d. 26 Feb 1838 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
        
        4 Eleanor Smith ^[1.1.3.1] b. 23 Aug 1774 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA d. 24 Oct 1825 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
        4 Leanna Ann SMITH ^[1.1.3.2] b. 3 Jan 1773 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA d. 13 Dec 1859 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA [ =>]
        4 Mary Smith ^[1.1.3.3] b. 9 Dec 1776 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA d. After 1829
        4 Elizabeth SMITH ^[1.1.3.4] b. 9 Dec 1776
        4 Mary SMITH ^[1.1.3.5] b. 11 Sep 1779 d. 18 Oct 1850 North Carolina, USA
        4 Lydia Smith ^[1.1.3.6] b. 23 Apr 1782 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA d. 22 Jul 1844 Schuyler,Adams County, Illinois, USA
        4 Verlinda SMITH ^[1.1.3.7] b. 7 Nov 1785 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA d. 21 Jul 1870 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
        4 Nancy SMITH ^[1.1.3.8] b. 10 Aug 1787
        4 Keziah SMITH ^[1.1.3.9] b. 23 Apr 1790
        4 Martha SMITH ^[1.1.3.10] b. 28 Jun 1792
    - 3 Bryant Smith ^[1.1.4] b. 8 Aug 1763 Winchester County, Virginia, USA d. 1851 Marshall County, Alabama, USA
      - Dollye Bryant b. 1767 North Carolina, USA d. 1851 Marshall County, Alabama, USA
        
        4 Thomas Smith ^[1.1.4.1] d. 1845 Marshall County,Alabama,USA
        4 Mary Ann Smith ^[1.1.4.2]
        4 Henry Smith ^[1.1.4.3] b. 1798 d. 1860
        4 Peter SMITH ^[1.1.4.4] [ =>]
        4 Sarah Smith ^[1.1.4.5] b. 1805 d. 1883 [ =>]
        4 Sally Smith ^[1.1.4.6]
    - 3 David SMITH ^[1.1.5]
    - 3 Joseph Smith ^[1.1.6] d. c 1805 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
      - + Mary Elizabeth Robbins
    - 3 Eleanor Smith ^[1.1.7] b. 1757 d. 1837
      - + William Milliken b. 1753 d. 1838
    - 3 Nancy Ann Smith ^[1.1.8] b. c 1761 d. 28 Jun 1837 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
      - Joseph Clark b. 1755 York County, Pennsylvania, USA d. 1 Jul 1792 Springfield,Randolph Co,NC,USA
        
        4 Hannah Clark ^[1.1.8.1] b. 24 Oct 1779 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA d. 27 Jan 1847 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
        4 Eliza Jane Clark ^[1.1.8.2] b. 27 Sep 1784 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA d. 18 Feb 1871 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
        4 George Washington Clark ^[1.1.8.3] b. 27 Oct 1786 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA d. 4 Aug 1845 Busseron, Knox County, Indiana, USA [ =>]
        4 Nancy Ruth Clark ^[1.1.8.4] b. 26 Oct 1788 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA d. 5 Dec 1874 Plainfield, Hendricks County, Indiana, USA
        4 Mary Ann Clark ^[1.1.8.5] b. 5 Jan 1792 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA d. 7 Oct 1866 Busseron, Knox County, Indiana, USA
- 2 William Smith ^[1.2] b. 21 May 1724 North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia, USA d. 18 Jun 1800 Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
  - + Elizabeth
- 2 Samuel Smith, I ^[1.3] b. 15 Aug 1726 North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia, USA
  - Sarah
    - 3 Mary Ann Smith ^[1.3.1] b. 25 Aug 1747 North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia, USA
      - + Griffin Dobyns
  - Mary
    - 3 Elizabeth Smith ^[1.3.2] b. 1759 Farnham,Richmond County,Virginia,USA d. 1844 Longs Bend, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
      - George Long b. 1757 d. 1838
        
        4 Joseph Long ^[1.3.2.1] b. 7 Jan 1795 Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA d. 6 Oct 1862 Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA
    - 3 Samuel Smith, II ^[1.3.3] b. 1750 Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA d. 1793 Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
      - Mary Ruddell
        
        4 Archibald Smith ^[1.3.3.1] b. 1792 Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA d. 1857 Mercer County, Missouri, USA [ =>]
    - 3 William Smith ^[1.3.4] b. c 1752 Virginia, USA
    - 3 Sarah Smith ^[1.3.5] b. c 1761 Virginia, USA
      - Edward Wyatt
        
        4 Margaret Wyatt ^[1.3.5.1] [ =>]
    - 3 John Smith ^[1.3.6] b. c 1754

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