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Ambrose Joshua Smith 1703–1758 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jun 1703

Birth Location: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States

Death Date: AUG 1758

Death Location: Rowan, Chatham, North Carolina, United States

Father:

Mother: Lt Smith

Spouse(s): Judith Spann, Judith Spann, Elis Whitefield

Children(s): Ann CALIMESE, John Smith, Christopher Smith, Catherine Smith, William Smith, Judith Smith, Mary Smith, Charles Smith, Zachariah Smith, Sarah Smith, Nicholas Smith

In 1703, Ambrose Joshua Smith entered the world in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States, born to Thomas Smith And Lt Christopher Smith. Ambrose Joshua Smith married Elis Whitefield, Judith Ann Spann, and had children including Ann Calmes Or Calimese, Catherine Smith, Charles H Smith, Christopher Kitt Smith, David Smith, Desire Thomas, Francis Smith, John Smith, Judith Smith, Lucy Brainerd, Martha Stricklin, Mary Faith Smith, Nathan Smith, Nicholas Smith, Samuel Smith, Sarah Faith Smith, Stephen Smith, William Smith, Zachariah Smith. Ambrose Joshua Smith passed away in 1758 in Rowan, Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1703, Ambrose Joshua Smith entered the world in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States, born to Thomas Smith And Lt Christopher Smith.
  • Ambrose Joshua Smith married Elis Whitefield, Judith Ann Spann, and had children including Ann Calmes Or Calimese, Catherine Smith, Charles H Smith, Christopher Kitt Smith, David Smith, Desire Thomas, Francis Smith, John Smith, Judith Smith, Lucy Brainerd, Martha Stricklin, Mary Faith Smith, Nathan Smith, Nicholas Smith, Samuel Smith, Sarah Faith Smith, Stephen Smith, William Smith, Zachariah Smith.
  • Ambrose Joshua Smith passed away in 1758 in Rowan, Chatham, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lt Smith
1670–1739
Birth Location: Burnley Parish, England, United Kingdom
LS

Spouses(s)

Judith Spann
1704–1758
Birth Location: Hanover Parish, King George, Virginia, USA
JS
Judith Spann
1703–1758
Birth Location: Hanover Parish, King George, Virginia, United States
JS
Elis Whitefield
1690–
Birth Location: Virginia
EW

Children(s)

Ann CALIMESE
1733–1775
Birth Location: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
AC
John Smith
1720–1782
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, USA
JS
Christopher Smith
1735–1804
Birth Location: Louisa County, Virginia, USA
CS
Catherine Smith
–1795
Birth Location: King William, Virginia, USA
CS
William Smith
1738–
Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, USA
WS
Judith Smith
1732–1797
Birth Location: New Kent County, Virginia, United States of America
JS
Mary Smith
1723–1785
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
MS
Charles Smith
1740–1811
Birth Location: Louisa County, Virginia, USA
CS
Zachariah Smith
1734–1812
Birth Location: Louisa, Virginia, USA
ZS
Sarah Smith
1723–
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
SS
Nicholas Smith
1731–1768
Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, USA
NS

Ambrose Smith's Ancestors

Self
Ambrose Smith
1703–1758
Birth Place: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Parents
Lt (Christopher) Smith
1670–1739
Burnley Parish, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Lt (Christopher II "Kit" Smith (Smyth) Sir Knight of Burnley) Parish
1631–1716
Burnley Parish, Lancashire, , England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ambrose Smith's Descendants

1.
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Ambrose (Joshua) Smith (11 Jun 1703–AUG 1758) m. Judith (Ann) Spann (1704–August 1758) m. Judith (Ann) Spann (11 JUN 1703–Killed by Indians on August 1758) m. Elis Whitefield (1690–)
  1. 1. Ann (CALMES or) CALIMESE 1733–1775 m. Nathan Smith 1730–1810
    1. 1. Sarah (Rachel) SMITH 1765–1837 m. Owen Carpenter 1765–1828 m. Levi Taylor 1764–1832
      1. 1. Owen (Charles) Carpenter 1795–1864 m. Edna (Elizabeth) Guess 1805–1840
        1. 1. Owen (Charles) Carpenter 1832–1904 m. Elizabeth Carpenter 1848– m. Ama Carpenter 1841– m. Amy (M.) Ratliff 1841–1871
        2. 2. William Carpenter 1836–
        3. 3. Staley Carpenter 1840–
        4. 4. Mary Carpenter 1824–
      2. 2. John (Jacob) Carpenter 1789–1857 m. Esther Carpenter 1792–1873
        1. 1. John (K.) Carpenter 1820–1860
        2. 2. Owen Carpenter 1828–1864
      3. 3. Wiley Carpenter 1813–1859 m. Laney (Wilkerson) Caraway 1822–1878
        1. 1. Sarah Carpenter 1856–
        2. 2. John Carpenter 1841–
        3. 3. Laney Carpenter 1858–
        4. 4. Catherine Carpenter 1843–1900
        5. 5. Malinda Carpenter 1852–1903
        6. 6. Henry Carpenter 1844–1922
        7. 7. Margaret Carpenter 1849–1909
      4. 4. J Carpenter 1816–
      5. 5. Coughman (A Ellis) Carpenter 1780–
      6. 6. Sarah Carpenter 1780–1851 m. Larkin Scroggin 1775–
        1. 1. Henry Scroggin 1815–1876
        2. 2. Sarah (Sallie) Scroggin 1819–1850
        3. 3. Robert (J) Scroggin 1824–1876
        4. 4. Floyd Scroggin 1830–1862
        5. 5. Dennis Scroggin 1833–
        6. 6. Henson Scroggins 1802–1860
        7. 7. Boy Scroggins 1810–
        8. 8. George (Washington) Scroggins 1807–1850
        9. 9. John Scroggins 1822–1866
        10. 10. Rhoda (Scroggins) Shipp 1819–1863
        11. 11. William (Fielder) Scroggins 1823–1866
        12. 12. William (Welborn) Scroggins 1813–1879
        13. 13. Larkin Scroggins 1815–
      7. 7. Dennis Carpenter 1797–1851
      8. 8. Malinda (Ann "Lindy") Carpenter 1813–1887 m. Henson Scroggin 1801–1860
        1. 1. Malissa Scroggin 1854–
        2. 2. Rhoda Scroggin 1849–
        3. 3. Green Scroggin 1841–
        4. 4. Robt Scroggin 1843–
        5. 5. Larkin Scroggin 1852–
        6. 6. Wiley Scroggin 1833–
        7. 7. Sarah Scroggin 1835–
        8. 8. Leroy Scroggin 1838–
        9. 9. Mary Scroggin 1839–
        10. 10. James (Monroe) Scroggins 1856–1933
      9. 9. Nathaniel ("Nathan") Carpenter 1797–1875 m. Nelly Carpenter 1804– m. Elinore Carpenter 1808–1875
        1. 1. Sarah Carpenter 1841–
        2. 2. Malinda Carpenter 1848–
        3. 3. Nathan Carpenter 1845–
        4. 4. Thomas Carpenter 1843–
        5. 5. Martin Carpenter 1829–
        6. 6. Pernosia Carpenter 1836–
        7. 7. Charles Carpenter 1837–
        8. 8. Adam Carpenter 1825–
        9. 9. William Carpenter 1847–
        10. 10. Abner Carpenter 1832–
        11. 11. Levany Carpenter 1848–
      10. 10. Green (Smith) Carpenter 1815–1913 m. Delaney Carpenter 1817–
        1. 1. Francy Carpenter 1848–
        2. 2. Celia Carpenter 1846–
        3. 3. Melinda Carpenter 1850–
        4. 4. Mahala Carpenter 1839–
        5. 5. Mary Carpenter 1844–
        6. 6. Nathan Carpenter 1842–
        7. 7. Sarah Carpenter 1840–
      11. 11. Mary (Elizabeth) Carpenter 1809–1873 m. Jesse Case 1797–1888
        1. 1. Betty Case 1843–
        2. 2. Jesse Case 1847–
        3. 3. Hirum (A) Case 1839–
        4. 4. Edwin Case 1845–
        5. 5. Martha Case 1843–
        6. 6. Gus Case 1833–
        7. 7. Mary (E) Case 1854–
        8. 8. Frances Case 1838–
        9. 9. James (E) Case 1836–
        10. 10. Greenberry (Franklin) Case 1834–
        11. 11. Malinda Case 1854–
        12. 12. Ann Case 1851–
        13. 13. Sarah Case 1841–
      12. 12. Henry Carpenter 1806–1850
      13. 13. William (C.) Carpenter 1787–1863
      14. 14. Catherine ("Kitty") Carpenter 1793–1840
      15. 15. Nancy (Carpenter) Cothran 1792–1847
      16. 16. Judith Taylor 1793–1827
      17. 17. Martha (S.) Ferry 1796–1867
    2. 2. Nathan Smith 1770–1830
    3. 3. Nicholas (Nathan Smith) I 1771–1842
    4. 4. Henry (Everett Smith) I 1780–1870
    5. 5. Polly Smith 1768–1834
    6. 6. Stephen Smith 1769–1846
    7. 7. Samuel Smith 1756–
    8. 8. William (Calmes) Smith 1761–1810
    9. 9. Joel Smith 1762–
    10. 10. Gabriel Smith 1764–
    11. 11. John Smith 1768–
    12. 12. Nicholas (Smith) Capt 1753–1843
    13. 13. Isham (Anderson Smith) Sr 1760–1840
    14. 14. Jesse Smith 1766–1842
    15. 15. Zaline (Stephen) Smith 1765–1846
    16. 16. William (Buckner) Smith 1763–1839
    17. 17. Everett (Averitt) Smith 1751–1822 m. Elizabeth Furr 1758–1827
      1. 1. Issac Smith 1779–1854
      2. 2. Malona Britt 1797–1847
      3. 3. Elijah (Calvin) Smith 1787–1872
      4. 4. William Smith 1775–1866
  2. 2. John Smith 1720–1782
  3. 3. Christopher (Kitt) Smith 1735–1804
  4. 4. Catherine Smith –1795
  5. 5. William Smith 1738–
  6. 6. Judith Smith 1732–1797 m. Charles Saxon –1816
    1. 1. Charles (Saxon) Jr 1760–1781
    2. 2. Mary Anderson 1756–1825
    3. 3. Yancy Saxon 1762–1781
    4. 4. Lewis Saxon 1761–1813
    5. 5. Joshua (Saxon) Sr 1760–1817
  7. 7. Mary (Faith) Smith 1723–1785
  8. 8. Charles (H) Smith 1740–1811
  9. 9. Zachariah Smith 1734–1812
  10. 10. Sarah (Faith) Smith 1723–
  11. 11. Nicholas Smith 1731–1768

Ambrose Smith's Timeline

15 Records

1695
1695
Ambrose Joshua Smith was married in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1703
11 Jun 1703
Birth of Ambrose Joshua Smith in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
1703
Oct 1703
Ambrose Joshua Smith was baptized in Melksham, Wiltshire, England
Melksham, Wiltshire, England
1714
4 Nov 1714
Age 11
Ambrose Joshua Smith was married in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
1714
24 Nov 1714
Age 11
Ambrose Joshua Smith was married in Christ Church, Virginia
Christ Church, Virginia
1719
Abt 1719
Age 16
Ambrose Joshua Smith was married in Louisa, Louisa County, Virginia USA
Louisa, Louisa County, Virginia USA
1722
Abt. 1722
Age 19
Ambrose Joshua Smith was married in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
1725
1725
Age 22
Ambrose Joshua Smith was married in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
1730
1730
Age 27
Ambrose Joshua Smith was married in Louisa Co, VA
Louisa Co, VA
1730
1730
Age 27
Ambrose Joshua Smith was married in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
1757
1757
Age 54
Ambrose Joshua Smith resided here in Bertie, North Carolina
Bertie, North Carolina
1758
AUG 1758
Age 55
Death of Ambrose Joshua Smith in Rowan, Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Rowan, Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1761
Abt 1761
Age 58
Ambrose Joshua Smith resided here in Haddam, Hartford, Connecticut, New England
Haddam, Hartford, Connecticut, New England
1768
1768
Age 65
Ambrose Joshua Smith - Probate in Middletown, Connecticut, USA
Middletown, Connecticut, USA
1848
17 Oct 1848
Age 145
Ambrose Joshua Smith was baptized in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1703
    Event Place: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: Oct 1703
    Event Place: Melksham, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1848
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
    Record Source: Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers, Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Norfolk Church of England Registers; Reference: BT ANF 1848_a-c

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1690s
    Event Place: Louisa Co, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1695
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1714
    Event Place: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Christ Church Parish, Virginia Marriages, 1653-1812

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1714
    Event Place: Christ Church, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt 1719
    Event Place: Louisa, Louisa County, Virginia USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt. 1722
    Event Place: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1725
    Event Place: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Louisa Co, VA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: ,Chatham,North Carolina,USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Louisa County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1714
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1757
    Event Place: Bertie, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1761
    Event Place: Haddam, Hartford, Connecticut, New England
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensions

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: AUG 1758
    Event Place: Rowan, Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Middletown, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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